BusinessOz conman tried one ID too manyAn Australian scientist has been jailed for using forged NZ passports to defraud banks.12 May 09:55 PM
Banking and financeIs debt ever a good idea?We're a nation with a debt problem. But can debt be good, and do you treat it differently?26 Apr 04:20 AM
Banking and financeProof daylight saving costs us moneyNew research is supporting the view that it's time to ditch daylight savings.13 Mar 10:12 PM
RetailTourist spending bolsters retailersHigher spending by tourists continued to bolster retailers last month. Figures from Paymark show February spending was up 2.2 per 05 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandCrime spree: Couple pose as medical staffA couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmHelping family, without a feudDone properly, loans between family members can benefit everyone. It's up to you to weigh up the pros and cons, Mary Holm writes.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceOne in five hide money from partnerNearly one in five Kiwis has hidden savings or debt from their other half and women are the bigger culprits.12 Feb 11:29 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail spend up 5.6pc on last yearRetail spending continues to rise with electronic card transaction sales up 5.6 per cent or $270 million on the same period last year.12 Feb 10:23 PM
PropertyFrom dead broke to $1m homeownersAgainst the odds, a Kiwi and her partner transformed from broke credit card junkies to $1 million property owners. Here's how they did it.09 Feb 07:05 PM
Personal Finance$3.9 billion spending spree for KiwisKiwis are putting more on their credit card than ever before, raising concerns about how quickly that debt will be paid back.26 Jan 06:26 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Are credit card perks worth it?COMMENT: Kiwis love a good freebie. In the cut-through world of credit cards banks fight hard to grab our attention with juicy perks.22 Jan 02:00 AM
Personal FinanceKiwis urged to tackle credit card debtKiwis are more likely to let their credit card payments slip in the first three months of the year.17 Jan 10:31 PM
RetailKiwis spend whopping $6b in DecemberThe latest data from Paymark showed a 6.6 per cent increase in spending for the month of December on the last year.03 Jan 08:20 PM
Banking and financeKiwis spending more on ChristmasChristmas spending is shaping up to be strong across the country.18 Dec 08:07 PM
RetailCard spending falls on earthquake disruptionNew Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.08 Dec 11:03 PM
AirlinesForget buying stuff, Kiwis want to travelKiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express04 Dec 02:18 AM
TechnologyThe tech for when your card declinesMore financial services companies are embracing the technology.02 Dec 11:44 PM
Personal FinanceWhy two kids are better than one for your credit ratingPeople who are married and have two or three children are more likely to have a higher credit score than those with one or no children. Research 27 Nov 07:17 AM
Banking and financePaywave cards targeted by young thievesChildren as young as 12 are targeting contactless credit and debit cards in Rotorua.15 Nov 07:50 PM
BDBDRetailCard spending rises 0.6pc in OctoberThe nation's tourism boom drove up retail spending and demand for restaurants, takeaway shops, and accommodation.08 Nov 10:30 PM
Banking and financeLow-cost credit card market heats upCompetition in the low interest rate credit card market is heating up with a major bank launching a no fee card and a new entrant 06 Nov 08:00 PM
AirlinesAmEx steps up competition with Airpoints boostAmEx is hoping to grab a bigger share of the credit card market with the launch of a new card offering the highest Airpoint dollar earn rate for purchases in NZ.27 Oct 03:00 AM
Personal FinanceFive credit mistakes millennials makeAnyone who provides credit can see your history, so here's the biggest mistakes millennials make and how to avoid them.24 Oct 04:00 AM
BDBDEconomyPoor subsidise credit card reward schemesPoorer households in New Zealand are subsidising wealthier households to the tune of $59 million a year through credit card reward schemes.20 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandWoman stole mail to get meth moneyA woman who stole 300 pieces of mail to get money for her meth habit dodged a prison sentence in court today.14 Oct 03:16 AM
Personal FinanceQ-card operator expands into credit card marketQ-card operator hopes to double its consumer finance business in the next three years as it launches into credit card market.02 Oct 06:00 PM
Banking and financeWells Fargo CEO to give up $56mCEO of Wells Fargo agreed to forfeit $56m in performance pay as thousands of low-level employees allegedly set up sham accounts to meet sales quotas.28 Sep 02:05 AM
Personal FinanceHow good is your credit rating?A new online service is promising to provide Kiwis with a quick and free way to find out their credit score.20 Sep 01:00 AM
BDBDRetailElectronic card spending falls 0.4pcSpending on electronic cards fell in August, led by a decline at hospitality venues.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandEnvironment Canterbury goes onlineEnvironment Canterbury is publishing credit card expenditure on their website in a bid to increase its "openness and transparency."26 Aug 02:59 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending rises at record paceKiwis are opening their wallets with retail spending up for the June quarter, rising at the fastest pace in close to a decade.12 Aug 12:55 AM
RetailPeters calls for credit card charges probeThere's been a call for credit card companies to be scrutinised for the levies they charge companies.04 Aug 12:34 AM
RetailBrexit pushes NZ shoppers to UK sitesOnline retail sales were up 10 per cent June, according to the BNZ's latest monthly spending report.01 Aug 12:05 AM
