Banking and financeASB follows suit, cuts mortgagesASB has followed the lead of ANZ and Kiwibank and slashed its fixed mortgage rates.21 May 05:07 AM
Banking and financeWhy you'll pay less on your mortgageWestpac could join a mortgage-rate battle after Kiwibank and ANZ slashed their home loan rates.19 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage rates slashedANZ and KiwiBank have cut their mortgage rates as speculation grows the Reserve Bank will cut the OCR.19 May 03:47 AM
Banking and financeDairy prices tipped to bottom out at auctionThe last GlobalDairyTrade auction for the season is tomorrow and dairy analysts say indications are that prices may be about to bottom out.18 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank chief: There is no housing bubbleA second banking chief has denied Auckland has a housing bubble, saying many factors were combining to drive prices up including the city's sheer desirability.11 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar may drop due to rate cutsThe dollar may decline this week as economists bet the Reserve Bank will start cutting interest rates as early as next month.11 May 01:36 AM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessANZ most aggressive rural rate swaps: ComComANZ Bank New Zealand, the country's biggest lender, was the most aggressive in pitching interest rate swaps to farmers, the Commerce Commission says.07 May 02:49 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBNZ first-half cash earnings rise 4.5pc to $418mBNZ cash earnings have risen 4.5 per cent in the six months ended March 31 to $418 million as growth in housing and business lending, and lower funding costs, drove up net interest income.07 May 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFarmers in 'better shape' for low payoutANZ New Zealand boss David Hisco says the country's biggest bank is working closely with rural customers as falling dairy prices begin to bite, but farmers are better placed to deal with the....05 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ reports 5pc drop in cash profitANZ New Zealand has reported a 5 per cent drop in half-year cash profit to $841 million.04 May 10:51 PM
OpinionChristopher Adams: Retailers face new challengesThe rise of online shopping, discount-obsessed consumers - when it comes to trading challenges listed retailers have their fair share. And there's a new one appearing on the horizon. Through a rule....30 Apr 09:00 PM
Small BusinessASB KiwiSaver "stand-out performer"KiwiSaver assets have seen "phenomenal growth" in the past three months, increasing by $1.8 billion.23 Apr 02:32 AM
Banking and financeNZ bank profits feel the squeezeProfits were squeezed in New Zealand's banking sector during the final quarter of last year as non-interest income decreased and impaired asset expenses rose.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeIndex signals slowdownANZ's Truckometer is signalling some slowdown in the pace of growth in the first three months of the year.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRuling won't stop legal fight on feesThe lawyer heading a legal fight against New Zealand's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing in the towel despite a ruling in favour of the ANZ in Australia.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeU-turn on ANZ late payment fee decisionThe lawyer heading up a legal fight against NZ's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing the towel in despite a ruling in favour of ANZ in Australia.09 Apr 12:03 AM
Banking and financeLegal fight over NZ bank fees on holdA legal fight over bank fees has been put on hold to await the outcome of a similar court case in Australia.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKeep cash rate on hold - shadow boardThe monetary policy shadow board's advice to Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler is unchanged from six weeks ago - keep the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent, with a cut the next best....10 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessChina's GDP target won't slash demandChina's decision to lower its annual GDP growth target to around 7 per cent should not have a significant impact on demand for New Zealand commodities, HSBC's chief economist for Australia and New....09 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy helps raise commodity price indexHigher dairy prices pushed ANZ's commodity price index up 1.8 per cent last month.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence taking sure stepsBusiness confidence has strengthened in ANZ's first survey of the year.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome loan affordability improvesHome loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.25 Feb 02:33 AM
Banking and financeHome loan demand drives bumper profitsNew Zealand's banks had a bumper 2014, with home loan demand amid a booming property market helping to boost their combined profit by more than 20 per cent to a record $4.8 billion.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGayTM attacked by vandalsA vibrant 'GAYTM' on Ponsonby Road has been struck by vandals overnight, with the ANZ machine covered in white paint.19 Feb 07:18 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence takes a dipConsumer confidence has dipped this month, the ANZ-Roy Morgan survey found, though it remains higher than for most of the post-recession period.19 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBank settlements top $24mA probe into how three banks marketed interest rate swaps to farmers will see up to $24.2 million go back to rural customers and their communities, with Westpac following ANZ and ASB and settling with the Commerce Commission.17 Feb 04:00 PM
