BDBDBanking and financeCharge for bad debt 'unusually low' - BNZBNZ had a 64 per cent drop in its provision for bad and doubtful debts in the first half.10 May 03:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeManufacturing slumps to six-month lowNew Zealand manufacturing fell in April to its lowest level in six months, according to the PMI.09 May 11:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Fast times at the Reserve BankThere's a lot going on in the latest Reserve Bank Financial Stability Report...09 May 09:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeGreece renews volatility on world sharemarkets overnightInvestors played it safe overnight as Greek parties struggled to form a new government and Spain asked its banks to set aside more money to cover bad loans.09 May 07:35 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops to 4-month low as Europe rattles marketsThe New Zealand dollar fell to a four-month low overnight amid market concern about the election of new governments in France and Greece.08 May 09:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Euro voters choose their own interests over creditorsThese voter revolts could destroy what had been an article of faith among bond investors: that modern democracies never default on their debts.07 May 11:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi may fall on European elections, looming Chinese dataThe New Zealand dollar may fall from a 3 and-a-half month low this week.07 May 12:30 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economy caught in the cross currentsNews on jobs and dairy prices a worry when Govt spending is at low ebb04 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSOE floats get FMA exemptionInvestment watchdog the Financial Markets Authority has given the Government an exemption from rules around share floats, allowing it to give more detail on its plan.03 May 08:00 PM