Markets spooked by concern at US President Donald Trump's ability to deliver on plans.

A 20-year wait in lifting the age for superannuation eligibility from 65 to 67 will give the country time to adjust to the change, say business commentators.

New Zealand business confidence slipped in February while remaining relatively optimistic.

The country's biggest banks all have different positions on the circumstances under which they would give up your data to the authorities.

ANZ New Zealand boosted first-quarter earnings 18 per cent, benefiting from cost-cutting and smaller hedging losses.

Bank profits fell for the first time in seven years last year on the back of growing competition and a squeeze on bank margins.

An online car dealer who took deposits but failed to supply cars to at least 16 people has now paid refunds to at least three complainants.

Labour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.

COMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.

New Zealand's big banks need to become simpler, smaller and better in tune with their customers to survive the big challenges facing

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler is expected to move his lips when he delivers his Monetary Policy statement on Thursday, but not much else.

The word "holiday" gives the wrong impression that it's something good.

COMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.

COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.

Carrying a wallet full of credit and debit cards may soon be a thing of the past as more consumers sign up to pay-by-phone technology.

A2 Milk jumps as Bellamy's cuts revenue forecast.

ANZ Bank sold New Zealand's biggest finance company, UDC Finance, to Chinese logistics and financial services company.

The deal is subject to various approvals and is expected to be completed late in the second half of the year.

ANZ Bank New Zealand's UDC finance unit has posted a record annual profit, driven by booming car sales and strong growth in forestry, transport and construction.

Tougher times in banking mean 5000 ANZ staff will miss out on an $800 share bonus this year.

New Zealand business confidence fell in November as pessimistic manufacturers offset upbeat farmers, construction firms and service companies.

Getting a home loan may get more difficult and more expensive in the next year, says ANZ CEO David Hisco.

Heartland Bank has told investors that it remains interested in buying asset finance company UDC from ANZ Bank, describing it as an

Rising employment, low inflation and a recovery in the dairy sector point to robust economic growth.

Quake-hit customers and businesses have been offered mortgage relief and access to savings.

Customers of BNZ and Kiwibank may face delays in getting through to the lenders, with both banks' primary call-centres based in Wellington.

Stress tests show it would take an extraordinary series of events for New Zealand's banks to fail, Rob O'Neill reports.

For the second year running, ANZ has been named the supreme winner of the YWCA Equal Pay Awards.

CEO warns there could be more hits to come as the business looks to further restructuring.

ANZ - the country's largest bank - has announced a 13 per cent drop in net profits to $1.54 billion for the year to September 30 . The