Interest ratesNZ's largest bank hikes fixed rates, nudges up some depositsANZ's 2-year fixed home loan rate will rise by 20 basis points.15 Apr 05:47 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The most important takeaway from ANZ's grim interest rate outlookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.14 Apr 06:00 PM
Business'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecastKiwibank economists say hiking the OCR too soon could risk another recession.14 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPropertyHigh-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fix10 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumAgribusinessANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auction08 Apr 03:19 AM
AgribusinessWar-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to record07 Apr 03:19 AM
PremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decision06 Apr 05:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYBusiness confidence has tanked, new survey finds | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 06:22 PM
EconomyBusiness confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlookANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.31 Mar 01:00 AM
Herald NOW BusinessTech investor Maya Pan – Growth NZ – takes a swing at Australian-owned banks | Herald NOW businessKiwi households pay meaningfully more on mortgages than Australians because four banks control 90% of the market. Video / Herald NOW businessWatch29 Mar 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A step in the right direction': Banks get draft nod to bargain with ArmourguardSeven banks and ATM firm Atleos want to bargain jointly with Armourguard.26 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fallANZ now expects house prices to end 2026 about 2% lower than this year.26 Mar 02:57 AM
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
BusinessMajor bank hikes mortgage rates across one to five-year termsThe bank is lifting rates after wholesale costs jumped in recent weeks.16 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologySir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMsThe former PM argues more ATMs clash with the push to tax untaxed cash in the economy.10 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in FebruaryConfidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.26 Feb 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness 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
Banking and financeANZ's former CEO drops legal action over A$13.5m bonus cut Shayne Elliott among executives to be penalised after bank was fined for misconduct.24 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.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