PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA job seeker applied to stack shelves, but the employer wanted a credit checkWhen is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?25 Apr 08:01 PM
New Zealand'I did this to myself': How she spiralled into $8400 debt and insolvencyShe's speaking out to warn others of the dangers of impulse shopping and ignoring debt.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Brace for some serious economic pain aheadOPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMastercard cash passports fail after cards sent to customers with wrong numbersThe manufacturing bungle has left NZ customers in the lurch.09 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandLegal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loansThe ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.18 Jan 03:27 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.11 Dec 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceDebt hangover? More Kiwis plan to put Christmas on the plasticExpert shares advice on why you should resist borrowing more this holiday season.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cardsThree cases in Hamilton in the past week where bank cards had been stolen from vehicles.05 Dec 11:36 PM
Banking and financeSharesies users get new instant pay wallet refill option with two big banksBigger wallet top-ups cheaper with open banking than using credit card, Apple or Google.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Conversation: If it looks like debt, let's treat it like debtOPINION: What price might these buyers be paying for the convenience?06 Sep 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBorrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardestThere's also been a jump in Kiwis taking out new credit cards.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careNation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of livingHow the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.25 Jul 05:01 PM
New Zealand$77k credit card shock: Banking glitch hits thousands across NZCustomer's first thought at seeing $76k bill: 'What has my wife done?'17 Jun 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceCentrix, BNPL operators launch PayWatchThe system will flag when a consumer is behind on repayments.09 May 05:36 AM
RetailCard spending up, with groceries and liquor driving increaseOverall card spending was up, but some bucked the trend.09 May 05:20 AM
Personal FinanceHow to make your credit card company give you moneyDifferent companies are making offers to lure in customers, including some major perks.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Millennial and Gen Z customer spending a huge boost for AmexAmerican Express gets a lift from younger customers.20 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shopping less but travelling and partying moreKiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.12 Apr 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders spend whopping $2.6b on their cards in just one yearNorthlanders on a card spending spree after the Covid lockdown.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceConsumers putting less on their credit cards but half still face hefty interest billExpert give tips on how to quit the debt and avoid it next year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic sector CEO used work credit card for lobster, boozeBoss also took multiple post-midnight taxis on four-day trip to Sydney for conference.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac to water down card reward schemesUsers will have to spend more to get airpoints.05 Dec 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceConsumer debt falling by billions but missed payments on the riseTwo big reasons cited for billions in plunging debt.04 Aug 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shrug off inflation woes to spend more in AprilHospitality is the sector still doing it toughest StatsNZ card transaction data shows.09 May 10:30 PM
EconomyCredit card spending rises in March despite OmicronKiwis spent more on their credit cards in March, new data shows.26 Apr 02:30 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending dips in March as petrol prices biteOmicron-related nervousness likely to remain a drag on spending for some time.11 Apr 01:23 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank apologises after system crashed on Christmas Eve - shoppers left panicked"I went to swipe my card and it came up with 'card not honoured'..."24 Dec 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBeware of the buy now pay later debt trapShoppers are being urged not to fall into the debt trap this holiday season.24 Dec 02:00 AM
RetailKiwis get credit cards out in October, but retail challenge remainsElectronic card transaction data shows spending is returning to pre-lockdown levels.08 Nov 10:20 PM
Banking and financeCredit card repayment insurance offers 'poor value'Regulator warns insurance holders to review their use.22 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDamien Venuto: Death of the credit card? Reality behind the hypeThe incumbents are starting to disrupt the disruptors.15 Jul 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceThe beginning of the end for credit cards?Young people turning to buy-now, pay-later instead of another card in the wallet.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCredit applications plunge in MarchThe figures show a jump in applications by those with the worst credit ratings.31 Mar 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFight the fees: How to pay less to your bank and insurerHave you started the new year with a goal to save money?13 Jan 04:42 AM