OpinionImproving board effectivenessCOMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.12 Feb 11:14 PM
Banking and financeHousing shortfall reaches 60,000The gap between housing supply and demand in New Zealand is growing by 40 homes a day.12 Feb 08:43 PM
Small BusinessMP urges support for domestic violence leaveSupporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBiggest risks to the banksNew Zealand's big banks need to become simpler, smaller and better in tune with their customers to survive the big challenges facing 09 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRates could be put on hold for 2 yearsReserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler is expected to move his lips when he delivers his Monetary Policy statement on Thursday, but not much else.06 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: KiwiSaver break really not as goodThe word "holiday" gives the wrong impression that it's something good.28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorFears over finance company saleCOMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.28 Jan 06:00 AM
OpinionAre directors performing at their best?COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.23 Jan 11:06 PM
TechnologyDitch the wallet, buy by phoneCarrying 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.21 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeShares mixed as market stays quietA2 Milk jumps as Bellamy's cuts revenue forecast.11 Jan 04:12 PM
Banking and financeNZ's biggest finance firm sold to ChinaANZ Bank sold New Zealand's biggest finance company, UDC Finance, to Chinese logistics and financial services company.11 Jan 04:56 AM
BDBDBanking and financeANZ sells UDC Finance for $660 millionThe deal is subject to various approvals and is expected to be completed late in the second half of the year.10 Jan 09:03 PM
BDBDAged careOverseas trading buoys sharesWall Street set the tone for the Asian trading session04 Jan 04:00 PM
TechnologyFacing up to the synthetic foods challengeTelling the story of New Zealand's sustainable production system and naturalness will be critical in a world of increased competition 16 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeANZ's UDC finance unit posts record profitANZ 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.08 Dec 01:25 AM
Banking and financeNo Xmas $800 share bonus for ANZ staffTougher times in banking mean 5000 ANZ staff will miss out on an $800 share bonus this year.04 Dec 09:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ business confidence slipsNew Zealand business confidence fell in November as pessimistic manufacturers offset upbeat farmers, construction firms and service companies.30 Nov 01:21 AM
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
