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'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application

More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.

Economists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022

The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.

Kiwibank backs off from 'avocado on toast' references for first home buyers

The line has been removed from the bank's website.

Summer questions: ASB CEO says NZ needs a plan beyond Covid

Vittoria Shortt expects 2022 will be another bumpy ride.

Antonia Watson: Will 2022 be the year of the 'next normal'?

There's a desire to try to get back to the way things were pre-Covid.

Kiwibank apologises after system crashed on Christmas Eve - shoppers left panicked

"I went to swipe my card and it came up with 'card not honoured'..."

Summer questions: Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich on the next phase of recovery

Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says banks need to take a medium-term view.

Medical Kiwi admits to making false and misleading statements in share offer documents

The company launched a crowdfunding offer in August 2020.

The stress test just one out of NZ's 10 largest banks passed

The Reserve Bank has tested both the solvency and liquidity of the banks under pressure.

The cost of inflation: Real wages going backwards - ANZ report

Inflation has hit beneficiaries and superannuitants hardest in the past decade.

Gender equality not happening at the expense of men - ANZ boss

ANZ CEO responds to Australian survey finding showing many men are over it.

Mortgage rates have shot up but deposit rates haven't - are banks ripping savers off?

Deposit rates have risen but not as far as mortgage rates.

ANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen test

Will banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?

ANZ CEO Antonia Watson on what it takes to get women to the top

Top executive says one of her personal mantras is if you can see it, you can be it.

Why borrowing is set to get harder for self-employed, FHBs and retirees

Borrowers will be required to provide far more details to lenders.

Tamsyn Parker: Big lessons from Westpac board's shortcomings

It is vital directors have the skills and knowledge to hold the executive to account.