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Kiwibank gets 40pc of new mortgage value in June quarter
Kiwibank accounted for 40 per cent of new residential mortgages written by the major banks in the June quarter.

Allied Farmers says debt falling on Five Mile sale, US news
Struggling Allied Farmers says it has settled the about $27m sale of stage two of Queenstown's Five Mile property development early.

Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.

$1.4m bank fraud accused named
The identity of a woman at the centre of an alleged $1.4 million Waikato bank fraud has been revealed.

<i>Gill South</i>: Women leaders offered a helping hand to climb the ladder
Mentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.

<i>Stock Takes</i>: Welcome news for retailer
Hallenstein Glasson's positive profit guidance has been music to the ears of investors.

Zoe's chopper call all down to timing
Lying upside down with her scalp gashed open and an arm pinned under her friend's car, 15-year-old Zoe Hendriks came within minutes of not getting the help she so seriously needed.

Kiwibank joins rivals, lifts rates
Kiwibank has joined ANZ, Westpac and TSB today, moving to increase floating mortgage rates and cut longer term fixed rates.

Allied Nationwide reinvestment rate slips below 30pc
Alllied Nationwide Finance had a debenture reinvestment rate of 29.3pc in May.

Bank runaways still enjoying millions in China
Rotorua's runaway millionaires continue to enjoy their ill-gotten fortune in Hong Kong and there is nothing NZ police can do about it.