New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB: ‘If economic recoveries are cars – New Zealand is more Prius than Ferrari’An ASB economist outlines the 'good, the bad and the ugly' of the recovery.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammersANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'. 27 Mar 08:02 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
BusinessEmployment confidence slumps to 2020 post-Covid lockdown lowsThe good news is the unemployment rate is believed to be nearing its peak for this cycle.24 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessConstruction sector likely to pick up, but not immediatelyThe construction sector had a tough end to 2024, so when might things improve?06 Mar 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigationConsumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change. 28 Feb 04:03 AM
Interest ratesMore mortgage rates tumble after OCR cutAnother major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.21 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Alarming numbers of young Kiwis leaving – will they ever come home?OPINION: Latest migration stats show concerning brain drain trends.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How switching banks could benefit you OPINION: The case for breaking banking loyalty and saving money.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessASB drops some mortgage ratesBig bank says competition on interest rates is fierce.11 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20Site was rubbish dump, says boss of Mainmark, drilling through floor slabs up to 4m down.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertaintyTrading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.07 Feb 05:27 AM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBig-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence fallsMore Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.30 Jan 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversedThe Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before deathIt’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up beginsAn Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue HelicopterWatch26 Jan 12:48 AM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats upKiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.16 Jan 08:36 PM
BusinessMajor bank cuts key home loan rateOne of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.16 Jan 02:31 AM
EmploymentEmployment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecastJob market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.14 Jan 10:31 PM
BusinessWestpac NZ admits overcharging customers $6.35mWestpac's conduct affected a total of 24,621 customers.22 Dec 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHousing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development'Some people can’t remember anyone in their family owning a home.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessWatch: 'Confirm those last digits' - Credit card scammer captured on callA customer outwitted the 'smooth and urbane' scammer.15 Dec 08:05 PM
New ZealandWestpac listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recordedWestpac Financial Crime Intelligence Manager Jessica Channing listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recorded. Video / Westpac NZWatch15 Dec 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loansOPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovationReserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.19 Nov 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.03 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessWestpac outage: Irate customer says CEO should apologise to publicCustomers are dismayed over the malfunctioning of Westpac online banking.31 Oct 03:14 AM
