PremiumPremiumInflation‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in FebruaryConfidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.26 Feb 10:53 PM
PremiumBusinessBusiness confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevatedA net 23% of firms report higher activity than at the same time last year.26 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandChristchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in WalesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.24 Feb 05:13 AM
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
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher?10 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper one09 Feb 09:37 PM
PremiumKiwiSaverKiwiSaver fee squeeze: Providers set to collect $1.1b as funds hit $145b08 Feb 11:19 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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I get paid a lot of money': Banker's $2m salary doubles over yearThe chief executive of Westpac's salary is 55 times the average Kiwi's. 05 Nov 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
BusinessLocking in your mortgage: Is now the time to fix for 5% or less?Westpac and BNZ now offer five-year fixes at 4.99%, last seen in 2021.02 Nov 02:40 AM
Business'Green shoots are emerging' – business confidence jumps to eight-month highANZ's Business Outlook suggests the economic recovery may have resumed in October.30 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ sites down amid global Microsoft outageAir New Zealand is warning flight check-ins and boardings could be delayed.29 Oct 07:48 PM
