Banking and financeBNZ profit drops by $125mThe BNZ has reported a $125 million drop in its full year profits on the back of a lower trading income and losses on hedging derivatives.26 Oct 09:02 PM
Banking and financeASB's digital money banks arriving todayASB will send out the first of 50,000 new digital piggy banks from today as part of its bid to encourage children of the 21st Century to save.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ outage hits internet bankingBNZ customers are currently unable to access internet banking according to an outage report on their website.25 Oct 04:59 AM
Banking and financeUDC up for sale - S&PFinance company could be sold within a year, according to rating agency Standard and Poor's.25 Oct 01:10 AM
Banking and financeBank cuts off widow in bizarre death scanAfter Deb Hallyburton left her husband's funeral, she found herself locked out of their accounts. A rogue employee had gone too far.24 Oct 05:35 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank outage affecting customersKiwibank's systems are up and running again after a tKiwibank's systems are up and running again after a two-hour outage which struck around midday, in the middle of Labour Day sales.24 Oct 12:53 AM
Aged care'Age for superannuation needs to be raised'The age for superannuation needs to be raised and people should have to live longer in the country, the Retirement Commissioner says.21 Oct 11:57 PM
OpinionMary HolmWorried about investing? Here's some tipsMary Holm: Experts are warning us of an impending disaster for housing market, sharemarket or economy. So, what to do?21 Oct 05:00 PM
Banking and financePumpkin Patch dreams squashed?Pumpkin Patch staff fear for their jobs as clothing retailer struggles to find answers for its bank.21 Oct 06:38 AM
Banking and financeStaff unaware of Pumpkin Patch troublesStaff at clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch say they were unaware of the company's situation this morning.20 Oct 11:48 PM
Banking and financeBanks pay out $450k to settle disputesNew Zealand's banks paid out nearly $450,000 in the past year to settle disputes with their customers through the Ombudsman service.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeThe Economy Hub: No risk of deflation in NZDespite another quarter of low inflation New Zealand does not need to worry about deflation hurting economic growth, ANZ senior economist 20 Oct 01:58 AM
Banking and financeFewer than 100 jobs at risk - BNZThe bank has confirmed it may restructure parts of its business and the Herald understands up to 500 jobs could be affected.20 Oct 01:40 AM
Banking and financeBanks pay up to settle complaintsNew Zealand banks paid out nearly $450,000 in the last year to settle disputes with their customers.19 Oct 10:22 PM
Banking and financeKiwis react to avocado toast debate"$22 a week times 300 years - you will have a house for your ashes".19 Oct 08:55 PM
Banking and financeYoung people don't rely on 'bank of mum and dad'Despite stereotypes of the younger generation spending with no consequences, young people see their money decisions as their responsibility.18 Oct 09:07 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
BDBDBanking and financeService sector expands at slower paceThe BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of services index declined to a seasonally adjusted 54.1 in September.16 Oct 11:01 PM
Banking and financeThe $1000 project: How to save a grandFinance guru Canna Campbell is on a mission to teach everyone to save and invest - and the single mum just made an extra A$32,000 in 12 months.16 Oct 05:43 PM
OpinionDiana ClementThe little spending lies we all tellCOMMENT: When it comes to misuse of our own money, Kiwis get the gold medal for self-justification.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChina's calamity: The Great Wall of DebtChina is edging towards "financial calamity" and must wean itself off its debt addiction to avoid a crisis, the IMF says.14 Oct 11:30 PM
Aged careYears to rebuild investor trust - FMA bossIt will take years to restore trust in the finance industry says the boss of New Zealand's investment regulator.13 Oct 11:15 PM
Banking and financeUnder $100k? Account closedHSBC New Zealand is closing bank accounts with balances under $100,000 in a move one customer has blasted as discriminatory.13 Oct 01:10 AM
Banking and financeAre the banks bracing for a storm?It has been smooth sailing for the New Zealand economy this year but there are worrying signs that the big banks are preparing for a storm.12 Oct 05:25 PM
Banking and financeKiwis in world top five for money know-howThe study found New Zealanders underestimate their ability and know more about financial matters than they realise.11 Oct 11:55 PM
Banking and financeBNZ restructure: Job losses expectedBNZ has confirmed it may restructure parts of its business and the Herald understands hundreds of jobs could be affected.11 Oct 10:25 PM
Banking and financeBank profits dip as lending growth outpaces depositsProfits across New Zealand's banks dipped in the June quarter driven in part by record lending outpacing funding.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeProfessional service firms gain $475k of Hanover settlementFees have been paid out to help distribute the $18 million settlement reached last year between the FMA and Hanover.10 Oct 08:42 PM
Banking and financePossessions lost in mortgagee saleA bank has been told to pay a woman more than $13,000 after she lost not only her home in a mortgagee sale but items including family pictures.08 Oct 11:30 PM
Banking and financeBank boss offers switching solutionAs Australian banks face the political spotlight one bank boss offers a solution to customers who find switching too much bother.08 Oct 11:29 PM
Banking and financeAlleged illegal drug sales probedMedicine ads pulled off Chinese language sites after inquiries made.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeASB chief: How to get to the topBarbara Chapman's advice for women wanting to get to the top.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeInterest rates tipped to riseBad news for those with a mortgage, but good news for depositers.06 Oct 09:44 PM
Banking and financeLawyer to push ahead with other bank fee casesAfter a settlement was reached between Fair Play on Fees and ANZ, lawyer Andrew Hooker said he will still pursue other banks.06 Oct 12:47 AM