Sponsored StoriesKiwiSaver: A curious sceptic’s guideLooking at KiwiSaver through the “Why should I?” lens.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage rates slashedANZ and KiwiBank have cut their mortgage rates as speculation grows the Reserve Bank will cut the OCR.19 May 03:47 AM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeU-turn on ANZ late payment fee decisionThe lawyer heading up a legal fight against NZ's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing the towel in despite a ruling in favour of ANZ in Australia.09 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandBanks drop loan sweetenersAt least four banks have quietly dropped cash incentives aimed at wooing home loan customers.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome loan affordability improvesHome loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.25 Feb 02:33 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank mulls dividend as profit hits recordState-owned Kiwibank has posted a record interim profit of $71 million, and suggested it may commence dividend payments.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and finance5-year rate new front in bank mortgage warMore interest rates have been cut following a week of competition by the country's biggest banks to attract house hunters and mortgage holders.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho will be NZer of the Year?The shortlist for the 2015 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award has been released this morning.29 Dec 12:07 AM
Banking and financeMiddle-age mortgage? No wayMiddle-aged home buyers face being locked out of the property market because banks are worried they are too old to pay off their mortgage before they retire.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeLow-deposit loan seekers hit hardHome buyers seeking low-deposit mortgages could find it even tougher to secure funds after Kiwibank said it was suspending new loans.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank lifts loan and deposit ratesKiwibank has raised its home loan and deposit interest rates this morning.17 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandKiwibank: Longer wait for money backKiwiBank customers whose bank accounts were cleaned out by a maintenance glitch on Sunday will have a longer wait to be reimbursed.17 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandBank glitch leaves customers shortA young solo mother was left with no money after a bank fault cleared her account and left her having to borrow money for her baby's nappies.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBank ignites new mortgage warThe latest deal from a New Zealand bank to lure in new customers with "free" money and zero fees comes with a warning tag from financial experts.20 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank next in bank fees lawsuitGovernment-owned Kiwibank is next in the gun for the group targeting banks in a lawsuit alleging they're charging unfair fees.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandBank rules sour home loansLow-deposit mortgages will not only be harder to get from the end of this month, but they will be a lot more expensive.21 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank hikes mortgage ratesKiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.06 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with stealing from KiwibankA man told police he had no idea how $5000 came to be deposited in his Kiwibank account but he had spent most of it, the Dunedin District Court heard yesterday.21 Aug 02:25 AM
BDBDBanking and financeXero bosses cash in on triple-price stockXero chairman Sam Knowles and chief operating officer Alastair Grigg have cashed in some of their shares, which have more than tripled in price in the past 12 months.31 May 02:55 AM