Official Cash RateCrown fielded proposals to buy SCFThe Crown fielded a number of proposals to recapitalise South Canterbury Finance (SCF) or buy it before and as it collapsed but most involved some form of Crown support, according to documents released today.14 Apr 04:50 AM
Official Cash RateNew RWC pay cards not just for rugby, says sponsorFans will need either cash or a special new MasterCard to buy food and drinks at RWC games.13 Apr 02:00 AM
Official Cash RateNo Eftpos at RWC games after sponsorship dealRugby World Cup fans have been told there will no Eftpos at games - and in Auckland and Wellington stadiums, only new debit cards issued by sponsor Mastercard will be accepted.12 Apr 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateCredit card fee shock for Kiwis buying overseasTravellers and online customers are likely to end up paying more for their purchases if they opt to pay in NZ dollars.07 Apr 11:35 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why the Government had to bail-out AMI'Both AMI and South Canterbury appeared not to have planned for disaster,' writes Bernard Hickey.07 Apr 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateAMI rescue package Q&A: What you need to knowYour questions on the Government's AMI support package, announced today, are answered.06 Apr 10:07 PM
Official Cash RateNZ currency: Dollar little changedThe New Zealand dollar remained below US77c against the greenback, unable to regain that level after reaching it for the first time in nearly eight weeks yesterday.05 Apr 05:43 AM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey</i>: How the foreign profit and interest drain has made us poorerEver wondered why it seems New Zealanders can't ever seem to get ahead despite apparent GDP growth?04 Apr 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateOIO approves Colorado owner to buy Tegel in $600m leveraged buyoutAffinity Equity Partners, the private equity firm that owned the now in-receivership retailer Colorado Group, has been given clearance to buy Tegel Foods.31 Mar 12:30 AM
Official Cash RateANZ, National Bank split inefficient, says chief execANZ's chief executive Mike Smith says operating two separate banks in New Zealand is inefficient.29 Mar 07:30 PM