Official Cash RateSurvey shows why customers change banksPerceived cost and inconvenience are the main reasons people hold back from switching banks.07 Dec 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateBank rejects big offices to get closer to customersIn a move that reverses changes during the 1990s, Westpac is opening 10 new community branches in Auckland.02 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandHazardous Christmas lights in NZ on the decreaseThe number of hazardous Christmas lights in New Zealand is on the decrease, but consumers still need to exercise care, according to Energy Safety Services.02 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldChristmas lights can kill - researchersMany lights designed to adorn Christmas trees could cause serious injury or death, according to secret tests revealed today.01 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandTreat for Auckland wine drinkersDozens of cases of a special red wine are being distributed this morning as the race to bring wine lovers the world's first 2009 French vintage begins.18 Nov 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Competition arrives - Telecom finally comes knocking at my door11 Nov 02:59 PM
Personal FinanceFinancial advice problems being addressed, says GovtChanges the Government is making will improve the standard of the financial advice industry, Commerce Minister Simon Power says.04 Nov 11:30 PM
TaxSuper Fund and ACC to the rescueInvestment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.04 Nov 03:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac halves its NZ earningsWestpac today reported net profit for its New Zealand division has been cut in half during the current recession.03 Nov 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Scurrilous tactics' used to market water filtersDoor-to-door salespeople have allegedly been selling water filtration systems by telling people their tap water comes from a sewage treatment plant.22 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceFinance firms likely to know more about usNZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.20 Oct 03:00 PM
EnergyThousands hit as cheap gas supplies near endAlmost 40,000 Mercury Energy customers will pay much more for gas from next month. 19 Oct 03:00 PM
