Banking and financeFailed Bridgecorp Fiji resort restartsA failed Fiji resort development that Bridgecorp directors poured $106 million has today been officially restarted by the island's nation's prime minister.13 Nov 03:46 AM
Banking and financeSpring house prices surge 11.8%Auckland house prices have hit a new high and national sales volumes rose 11.8 per cent last month in a big spring resurgence.13 Nov 01:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps vs. pound after Bank of England low inflation warning12 Nov 08:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFonterra payout in spotlightFonterra Co-operative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBank eyes curbs on speculatorsThe Reserve Bank is eyeing measures to discourage speculators from buying multiple houses as it acknowledges its loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions have favoured investors.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeCurbs on property speculators eyedThe Reserve Bank is eyeing measures to discourage speculators from buying multiple houses - acknowledging LVR restrictions have favoured investors.12 Nov 02:40 AM
Banking and financeLVR restrictions to remain: RBNZAt least 4500 kiwis hoping for an end to mortgage restrictions will have to wait longer before they can buy a place, a financier has calculated.11 Nov 10:30 PM
Banking and financeCo-Operative Bank expands Auckland armBanking may be increasingly moving online but The Co-Operative Bank is pushing to expand its branch presence, particularly in Auckland.11 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and finance13pc pay rise: ANZ CEO now earns $4.7mAs ANZ's unionised staff seek a pay rise of 2 - 3 per cent, it's been revealed their NZ boss has enjoyed a solid pay rise of nearly 14 per cent, taking him to $4.7m.11 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ chief's pay rises to $4.7mANZ New Zealand chief executive David Hisco has enjoyed a solid pay rise, with his total remuneration lifting almost 15 per cent to $4.7 million.11 Nov 05:04 AM
Banking and financeFour reasons NZX's on fire todayThe New Zealand share market pushed higher to a new record high at midday today. Here are four reasons why.10 Nov 11:28 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Savings cross Tasman free of taxesI have a super account in Australia with Macquarie, which is doing reasonably well.10 Nov 05:50 PM
Banking and financeNZX50 powers backThe New Zealand share market has continued its record-breaking run, with the NZX50 Index hitting its highest ever point.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFighting fund to finance TPP battleNew Zealand businesses are planning a "fighting fund" for a pro-TPP campaign once a deal is finished and in the public arena, Prime Minister John Key was told.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChanges to LVR policy signalledLoan to value ratios on bank mortgage lending could be in for a change this week when the Reserve Bank releases its financial stability report.09 Nov 10:02 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Focus on what you need to cut spendingI've failed. It would appear that personal finance journalists' budgets are a bit like builders' houses. Never quite sorted out.08 Nov 01:02 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar dips below key 77 US cent markThe NZ dollar fell below a key support level of 77 US cents, driven by optimism about the outlook for the world's largest economy.05 Nov 08:00 PM
Banking and financeATM cheat's wild life of jets, call girlsAussie barman managed to steal more than A$1.6 million and spent wildly on private jets, prostitutes and gambling.04 Nov 12:29 AM
Banking and financeNZ economy the 'ultimate Houdini'The New Zealand economy has managed the ultimate "Houdini" act by avoiding the inflationary pressures that usually go along with strong growth, Westpac said.03 Nov 10:40 PM
Banking and financeBanks' profits explode as bad debts goWestpac NZ's record annual cash profit of $864m confirms a bumper year for the big banks. In fact, at $4.1b, that's almost $1000 for every man, woman and child in NZ.03 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWestpac earnings up on home loans, servicesWestpac NZ has reported a 13 per cent rise in annual cash earnings to $864m helped by a rise in lending and improving bad debts.02 Nov 10:39 PM