BusinessMortgage shake-up: BNZ and Kiwibank lift key fixed home loan ratesHow do home loan interest rates compare, as mortgage costs nudge higher amid uncertainty?24 Mar 11:27 PM
BusinessKiwi banks are paying customers to staySome banks are paying borrowers to stay rather than switch lenders.23 Mar 07:19 PM
BusinessSecond major bank hikes mortgage rates, 5-year term suffers biggest jumpThe increases are effective immediately, the bank says.17 Mar 07:48 PM
PremiumTechnologySir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs10 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1m22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOne and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEOThe bank was caught off guard by a December surge of borrowers fixing for longer terms.11 Feb 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.10 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper oneANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26. 09 Feb 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverKiwiSaver fee squeeze: Providers set to collect $1.1b as funds hit $145bKernel S&P Global Clean Energy delivered a 59.9% return over the past year.08 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally fallingLabour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.03 Feb 04:02 PM
BusinessBig cities drive up consumer confidence in latest surveyMore households now think it is a good time to make major purchases again.30 Jan 12:00 AM
BusinessBusiness confidence eases as inflation pressure emergesBusiness confidence has eased from record highs, but remains at historically high levels.29 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandOCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.27 Jan 06:20 PM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions rankedMotor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers jump on fixed terms as rates riseANZ is urging customers wanting to fix their rate to use its app or email.18 Dec 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStrong growth: GDP up by 1.1% in third quarter, better than expectedThe 1.1% rise was broad-based, with 14 of 16 industries growing.17 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandRate whiplash: ASB, BNZ hike long fixes but trim six-month home loansASB has cut its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to a 'market-leading' 4.65%. 17 Dec 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problemsAlthough the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.15 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack in growth: GDP data to confirm recovery hopesGDP data for the September quarter, due this week, are expected to show a strong bounce.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Business'Better times ahead': Consumer confidence hits six‑month highA net 21% of households now expect to be better off this time next year.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandMajor banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeGreen finance meets 'woke banking' debateThe ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.18 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ NZ chairman tops NZ board pay list at $782,000Bank reporting shows ANZ NZ and BNZ chairs are the best-paid, including parent co-roles.13 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessConsumers spending more – but only justNew card spending data shows that signs of recovery are yet to include consumer spending.12 Nov 11:03 PM
Banking and financeANZ NZ CEO gets bonus while Australian execs dockedFormer ANZ Group CEO Shayne Elliot was docked entitlements worth $15.63 million.10 Nov 05:46 AM
Banking and financeANZ's profit up 21% to record $2.5 billionThe bank puts the jump down to its risk management, rather than it growing its lending.09 Nov 10:06 PM
