BusinessWestpac outage: Irate customer says CEO should apologise to publicCustomers are dismayed over the malfunctioning of Westpac online banking.31 Oct 03:14 AM
BusinessHow fast will house prices lift next year?House prices are set to rise throughout 2025, says Westpac.29 Oct 08:08 PM
BusinessWestpac online glitch flares up again for someGremlins return, to the frustration of some perplexed bank customers.29 Oct 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessResilience the key as franchise sector grows by $10 billionThe franchise model has shown resilience, growing in turnover during the pandemic.22 Oct 01:30 AM
BusinessWestpac online glitch affects some overseas customersMum says son was running out of money overseas after online glitch.21 Oct 07:52 PM
BusinessTwo major banks make big cuts to home loan ratesMore relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.14 Oct 04:37 AM
Banking and financeBanks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hangingWatchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.10 Oct 01:05 AM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing, infrastructure, cyber threats: McGrath's key concernsBipartisan approach to infrastructure can’t wait.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Banking and financeConfidence in job market falls to lowest since first Covid lockdownA survey shows the employment outlook continues to soften.24 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roofA man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch22 Sep 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow former MP Simon Power ended up at Fisher Funds - and his most indulgent spending moment"We’re having discussions about 3 or 4%...In Australia, they’re debating 11.5 and 12%"20 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescues paragliderOne person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Sep 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTom RaynelWhy Kmart's expansion is more bad news for The WarehouseWhat analysts think of Kmart's plans for a new store at Westgate.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cashIt's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts home loan rates as highly competitive market continuesWestpac now has the lowest advertised two-year rate among the five major banks.29 Aug 04:44 AM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'You were blinded by greed' judge says of lawyer convicted of mortgage fraudFrancis Peters, one of five members of a family charged by SFO, sentenced.15 Aug 03:42 AM
Banking and financeOfficial Cash Rate tipped to hit 5% by year’s endOne bank has updated its OCR forecast, and now expects a drop in October.05 Aug 12:07 AM
Banking and financeMortgage war? Banks competing hard to win customersSome rates have eased in anticipation of the Reserve Bank lowering the official cash rate.02 Aug 01:23 AM
Banking and financeANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fallThree aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.30 Jul 05:16 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates againThe bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.24 Jul 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac touts potential of shared home ownership schemes, but will it actually take on more risk?Community housing providers accuse banks of being too risk averse.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMore home loan rate cuts – if you can get themRate relief may take time to filter through to households.22 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASBAs the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.17 Jul 05:00 AM
TalanoaWorld Bank throws lifeline to Pacific islandsAn exodus of Western banks prompts concern that China could fill the vacuum.14 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan winched to safety after medical event on boat off Bay of IslandsA man in his 40s was winched to safety off a boat 12 nautical miles off the Bay of Islands after suffering a medical incident. Video / SuppliedWatch11 Jul 06:35 AM
Banking and financeMajor bank drops mortgage rates, term depositsThe first bank moves to drop home loan rates after the Reserve Bank signals 'dovish' tone.11 Jul 12:56 AM
New Zealand'It feels wrong': Watchdog hands recordings of complainant's phone calls to bankWestpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.03 Jul 05:17 AM
