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![Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.
![RBNZ wants banks to be more careful issuing mortgages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
RBNZ wants banks to be more careful issuing mortgages
The bank is wary of banks issuing loans against properties that become hard to insure.
![BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal
LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.
![Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road
The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.
![Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs
KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.
![Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
![Watch: You thought demand for new Auckland office blocks was dead?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: You thought demand for new Auckland office blocks was dead?
Thirty Daldy: the second 120 per cent carbon offset office building from Mansons TCLM.
![Watch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck
'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'
![Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
The ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.
![Forged FMA document: Fake financial adviser pleads guilty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Forged FMA document: Fake financial adviser pleads guilty
He falsely held himself out as a financial adviser in an email to clients.
![Kiwi start-up and HR firm join forces in bid to shake up banking bigwigs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kiwi start-up and HR firm join forces in bid to shake up banking bigwigs
The new partners hope to shake up payrolls and improve security for companies and staff.
![Mark Lister: Investment lessons from Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mark Lister: Investment lessons from Gabrielle
Property is a great investment ingredient, but it’s much better with a side of shares.
![Receiver of Moola’s parent company expects sale of assets this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Receiver of Moola’s parent company expects sale of assets this month
If there isn't enough money to cover debt legal action may be considered.
![Finance sector urged to support customers through tougher economic times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Finance sector urged to support customers through tougher economic times
Regulator says making sure there is assistance is a priority.
![Companies rush to tap US bond market as credit conditions ease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Companies rush to tap US bond market as credit conditions ease
FT: Cooling inflation tempers expectations of how long the Fed will keep rates high.
![Focus: National reacts to Robertson's pre-Budget speech](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Focus: National reacts to Robertson's pre-Budget speech
National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis respond to Grant Robertson's pre-Budget speech. Video / Mark Mitchell
![BNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
BNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outage
BNZ customers were unable to use ATM cards or access online banking services for hours.
![Focus: Grant Robertson on the Income Insurance Scheme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Focus: Grant Robertson on the Income Insurance Scheme
Finance Minister Grant Robertson released the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme discussion document in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
![Inside Boris Johnson's money network](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Inside Boris Johnson's money network
Financial Times: A secretive donor club is transforming Boris Johnson's party's fortunes.
![Focus: Kiwibank’s approach to finance amid Covid-19 restrictions.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Focus: Kiwibank’s approach to finance amid Covid-19 restrictions.
Focus: Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says the bank will have to take a more open-minded approach towards lending both during and after the Covid-19 restrictions.