Banking and financeKiwi architects make mark in OzNew Zealand architects, including Auckland's much-awarded Andrew Patterson, have been critical of Australian practices winning big jobs here.05 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac post record half-yearAn improving economy and a massive reduction in bad loans helped Westpac New Zealand post a record half-year profit.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldAustralia's major banks cop blast from OxfamAustralia's major banks are scrambling to distance themselves from dealings with companies accused illegal or immoral practices28 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financePaint it blackCampaigners are out to hit the fossil fuel industry where it hurts, by making it an unacceptable place to invest. Peter Huck reports13 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeWestpac chief takes pay cut - earns just $3.16mWestpac's New Zealand boss earned more than $3 million in 2013 despite taking a pay cut.13 Nov 04:07 AM
Banking and financeBig banks' record profitsNew Zealand's big four banks collectively made more than $3.5 billion in the last year in another record year for the sector.05 Nov 04:24 AM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts high-risk loansWestpac chief executive Peter Clare says the bank's rivals have been left with a "hangover" after pushing forward with mortgage pre-approvals.04 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBig Aussie banks rack up $31b in profitsThe big four Australian banks made more than A$27 billion (NZT $31b) in profits in the past year, making Australasia's banking sector one of the world's most successful.04 Nov 05:07 AM
BDBDBanking and financeWidespread bank pay delayPayments between New Zealand banks have been restored after a glitch at ANZ New Zealand led to industry-wide disruptions.29 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandWoman with spinal injury airlifted to hospitalA woman who suffered a suspected spinal injury while playing touch rugby was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter last night.14 Oct 09:40 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts pre-okayed mortgagesWestpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts 2-year mortgage rateWestpac has dropped its two-year fixed rate home loan but at the same time hiked its one-year rate.03 Oct 07:50 PM
Banking and financeSummer surge tipped for NZ tourismAfter being in the doldrums for most of the last 10 years, the tourism sector is being tipped to go through an upturn.23 Sep 11:25 PM
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
New ZealandSeven cyclists hit by vanThe driver of a van which collided with a group of cyclists in Waikato this afternoon has told of his shock at the scene of the crash.10 Sep 07:07 AM
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
Banking and financeHome loan? There's an app for thatKiwi house buyers can now get a mortgage on their cellphones - a first for New Zealand and Australia.08 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionSam Judd: New way for farmers to make moneyEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd checks out a new way for farmers to make money that will actually benefit the environment.09 Jun 08:17 PM
Banking and financeKiwis increase appetite for creditMore New Zealanders are feeling comfortable about increasing the limit on their credit card limits now than this time last year, according to survey findings.03 Apr 07:00 PM
