PremiumPremiumBusinessBuilders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claimJudge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'26 Mar 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big awardCase revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.22 Mar 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven monthsCourt decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.20 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCard payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge banDeadline day in push to lower fees.17 Mar 09:00 PM
BDBDBanking and finance‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raiseSome employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.14 Mar 02:13 AM
BusinessBanks offer up to $20k cashback to lure new home loan customersCash incentives from lenders are driving competition for mortgages.13 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banking net profit rises to $7.22b amid economic challengesProfits were in the middle to upper end when compared with other countries.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHow Orr’s departure from the RBNZ could benefit banks and lift the OCRBNZ economist Stephen Toplis issues a warning. 11 Mar 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZData centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on trackThe next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.07 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWillis gets advice on overriding controversial RBNZ rules championed by OrrFinance Minister says some deregulation could boost the economy.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho could replace Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor?As Orr departs, what's next for interest rates and the future direction of the RBNZ?05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMansons wins non-notification for $650m Auckland office buildCliff-top site above Fanshawe St looks towards Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yetParties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.20 Feb 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profitCasino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.19 Feb 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Labour’s banking claims ring hollowCredit unions felt ignored by Labour during financial reforms.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFour months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val propertiesBare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePoliticians to grill bank bosses again; ASB CEO happy to ‘get the facts on the table’ASB's half year profit rises by 2% to $763m.12 Feb 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Are banks right to ditch ‘dirty’ customers?Debate gets deeply political.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBank switching among mortgage holders hits record highFloating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.30 Jan 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartmentsHow can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76mUnexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.22 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Interest ratesANZ follows rivals, cutting mortgage and savings ratesBank's one-year fixed mortgage rates particularly competitive.21 Jan 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val entity funnelled $6.7m to 8 affiliates amid $4.6m tax debtThe loans were made to eight Du Val entities and were all unsecured.19 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
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Full throttle’ - IRD steps up January liquidations for unpaid taxInland Revenue confirmed a busy start to the year with the number of court applications.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeHannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you richLiam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTSB Bank speaks up about 'unequal capital requirements and regulation'Kerry Boielle on what the Taranaki-based bank needs to better compete with the big banks.09 Jan 10:00 PM