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Bank rejects big offices to get closer to customers
In a move that reverses changes during the 1990s, Westpac is opening 10 new community branches in Auckland.
Carpark scam keeps banks busy
More than 100,000 credit cards may be replaced as a result of thieves hacking into payment machines at a central Auckland carpark.
Carpark scam hits thousands
Thieves have hacked into payment machines at an Auckland carpark and stolen the credit-card details of thousands of people - possibly for years.
Index hints at fast recovery across Tasman
A key pointer to future economic activity in Australia is indicating a sharp acceleration in growth next year.
4WD crashes into shops, causes 'total devastation'
A Nissan 4WD crashes into an interior decoration shop, then backwards into an outdoor furniture shop, leaving a Waikato driver seriously hurt.
Consumer confidence drops across Tasman
Consumer confidence in Australia has fallen after the country's second consecutive interest rate rise.
Inquiry finds banks failed to pass on cuts
The Opposition's banking inquiry found that major banks did bolster their profits at the expense of borrowers.
<i>Michael Littlewood</i>: $2b question with no easy answer
Tax avoidance has been much in the news recently, because of the banks' cases.
Banks: your new best friend
You may have noticed the big Australian-owned banks trying to cuddle up to you lately.