Banking and financeGetting a home loan could get toughGetting a home loan may get more difficult and more expensive in the next year, says ANZ CEO David Hisco.27 Nov 05:16 PM
BDBDBanking and financeHeartland pursue UDC from ANZHeartland Bank has told investors that it remains interested in buying asset finance company UDC from ANZ Bank, describing it as an 22 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeConsumer confidence at 19-month highRising employment, low inflation and a recovery in the dairy sector point to robust economic growth.18 Nov 12:58 AM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer financial assistanceQuake-hit customers and businesses have been offered mortgage relief and access to savings.15 Nov 11:04 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCall centre delays after quakeCustomers of BNZ and Kiwibank may face delays in getting through to the lenders, with both banks' primary call-centres based in Wellington.14 Nov 04:54 AM
Banking and financeHow not to break the banksStress tests show it would take an extraordinary series of events for New Zealand's banks to fail, Rob O'Neill reports.10 Nov 05:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ wins YWCA Equal Pay AwardsFor the second year running, ANZ has been named the supreme winner of the YWCA Equal Pay Awards.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ's full-year cash profit drops to six-year lowCEO warns there could be more hits to come as the business looks to further restructuring.03 Nov 06:17 AM
Banking and financeANZ profit falls 13 per cent to $1.54 billionANZ - 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 02 Nov 08:12 PM
Banking and financeThis could be the hardest place to rentThis NZ town only has four houses to rent.01 Nov 08:21 PM
Banking and financeANZ takes a $281 million hit in AsiaIn a major backwards step for its overseas operations, ANZ has struck a deal to sell off its retail and wealth operations across Asia.01 Nov 02:03 AM
Aged careHigh volume of deaths slows ANZ processA delay at ANZ's deceased estates department is costing grieving families thousands as they struggle to pay funeral costs.29 Oct 08:09 PM
Banking and financeUDC up for sale - S&PFinance company could be sold within a year, according to rating agency Standard and Poor's.25 Oct 01:10 AM
Banking and financePumpkin Patch dreams squashed?Pumpkin Patch staff fear for their jobs as clothing retailer struggles to find answers for its bank.21 Oct 06:38 AM
Banking and financeStaff unaware of Pumpkin Patch troublesStaff at clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch say they were unaware of the company's situation this morning.20 Oct 11:48 PM
Banking and financeThe Economy Hub: No risk of deflation in NZDespite another quarter of low inflation New Zealand does not need to worry about deflation hurting economic growth, ANZ senior economist 20 Oct 01:58 AM
Banking and financeBanks pay up to settle complaintsNew Zealand banks paid out nearly $450,000 in the last year to settle disputes with their customers.19 Oct 10:22 PM
Banking and financeBank profits dip as lending growth outpaces depositsProfits across New Zealand's banks dipped in the June quarter driven in part by record lending outpacing funding.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessNZ International Business Award finalistsFinalists for New Zealand International Business Awards have today been named.09 Oct 09:55 PM
Banking and financeBank boss offers switching solutionAs Australian banks face the political spotlight one bank boss offers a solution to customers who find switching too much bother.08 Oct 11:29 PM
Banking and financeKiwi bank boss' Aussie apologyThe Kiwi boss of ANZ has pledged to look at cutting credit card rates at a parliamentary inquiry.06 Oct 12:27 AM
Banking and financeTechnology spells end of branch bankingIn just five years, more than 150 branches of NZ's major banks have disappeared, and more are earmarked to go the same way.02 Oct 05:40 PM
Banking and financeBig Read: NZ's vanishing bank branchesAs more people do online transactions, small towns must adapt to closures.30 Sep 04:58 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBusiness outlook more positiveNew Zealand firms had a more positive outlook in September about both their own prospects and the wider economy.30 Sep 12:48 AM
BDBDBanking and financePumpkin Patch loss widens 71 per centThe children and babywear retailer's revenue sank with store closures and a struggling international wholesale business.29 Sep 07:39 AM
Banking and financeFate of Westpac branches revealed todayWestpac staff at 19 branches around the country are expected to be told late today whether their branch will close.21 Sep 02:04 AM
Banking and financeTowns shocked by proposed bank departuresThe mayors of two towns facing the prospect of two major banks closing up shop within weeks of each other say people are shocked at 15 Sep 01:20 AM
Banking and financeANZ proposing branch closuresANZ bank, the country's largest bank, could be closing branches around New Zealand.14 Sep 02:24 AM
Banking and financeANZ to refund $28.8m to customersANZ has started to refund $28.8 million to more than 390,000 accounts after the bank failed to disclose when some fee payment fees would apply.05 Sep 07:58 AM
Banking and financeTighter bank loans may throttle housingAuckland property developers fear that a sudden tightening of bank lending may "throttle" new housing projects despite the city's desperate housing shortage.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeASB KiwiSaver exits dirty investmentsASB has joined Westpac and ANZ in confirming it will exit investments with exposure to manufacturers of cluster munitions, landmines and nuclear weapons.01 Sep 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFarmers seek $7.5m from ANZThe Taranaki farmers bought controversial interest rate swaps from the bank.25 Aug 12:50 AM
Banking and financeHome loans fall ahead of LVR rulesThe number of home loans and amount being borrowed has dipped ahead of further lending restrictions, but one mortgage broker says 23 Aug 12:00 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank passes on full OCR cutKiwibank is cutting 0.20 percentage points off its floating rate mortgages, while ANZ, ASB and Westpac will shave a smaller amount.11 Aug 02:54 AM
