PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rushBut consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?27 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank saysEconomists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.17 Oct 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concernStrike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.04 Oct 04:10 AM
Banking and financeNZ no longer in recession, GDP result exceeds expectationsStrong exports, IT services, manufacturing helped drive growth in second quarter.21 Sep 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAre we out of recession? Economists make their picksAfter two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightensLower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.16 Aug 02:35 AM
Markets with Madison‘Pretty darn good’: Sir John Key upbeat despite debt stress, China’s economyThe chair of NZ's biggest bank reflected on the state of our economy on his 62nd birthday.10 Aug 08:49 PM
Banking and financeWestpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - againMore banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.24 Jul 06:24 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence up but cost of living continues to biteANZ Roy Morgan's consumer confidence survey this month was'"markedly up' on May.30 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profitsKPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.29 Jun 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHeavy traffic index up - but 'real' recession still expectedAre we there yet? 'Muddlling' economy a sign of colliding forces, bank says.23 Jun 05:10 AM
Aged careScam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcementThe nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.20 Jun 05:33 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence falls flat, Kiwis slightly more hopefulANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index in May showed Kiwis expect inflation to ease.26 May 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetail sales down, signs of 'stark' year for Kiwi householdsSome sectors sacrificed as surging cost of living forces tough choices.24 May 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation expected to get back in its box in two yearsExperts believe interest rate hikes are working.12 May 05:53 AM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: Bank profits have peaked, Apple eats their lunchANZ's CEO expects mega-profits to decline from here.07 May 08:12 PM
Banking and financeANZ defends billion-dollar-plus first half profitANZ first half rise by 1 per cent to $1.1 billion.04 May 10:25 PM
Banking and financeConsumers still wary about the economy - ANZANZ-Roy Morgan's consumer confidence index is still "extremely low" this month.28 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSix reasons why one Ponsonby Central restaurant failed'Business was already financially struggling with high overheads and staffing issues.'04 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHouse price drop coincides with crippling mortgage ratesAnne Gibson analyses latest house price data, mortgage rates and Fletcher downgrade.14 Feb 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupply Shock: Where economists expect price rises in wake of floodImpact to wider economy marginal, but flooding means more disruption to supply chains.31 Jan 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ buys ex-cricketer's tech firmNot clear if bank's rivals will remain as customers.20 Dec 10:06 PM
Banking and financeANZ increases home loan rates - first major bank to hike after OCR riseThe move comes in the wake of last week's official cash rate hike.29 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandBank profits: Can Govt stop big four from making so much money?Should banks be raking in record profits during a cost of living crisis?09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSuper profits: Are banks making too much money?And what should be done about it.09 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe big corporate where only 70% of workers can come into the officeHybrid working has become more of a permanent shift for some businesses.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ CEO defends record profit and warns of 'dark clouds' aheadThe bank is keeping a close eye on rising interest rates and unemployment.27 Oct 04:45 AM
Banking and financeANZ NZ profit up 20 per cent to $2.3 billionConsumers' desire for normality and strong property market boosted the bank.26 Oct 09:15 PM
Banking and financeMore banks move to increase interest ratesSome mortgage rates are now over 7 per cent.21 Oct 03:58 AM
Banking and financeANZ hikes some home loan ratesIts floating rates will rise 50 basis points.07 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ chief exec Antonia Watson on facing down imposter syndromeTop bank CEO admits: "I've never lent a dollar in my life."18 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ's recession tightrope walk has banks in guessing game"We are well and truly in an environment of slower growth," says ASB's Nathaniel Keall.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBeneficiaries caught short by ANZ payment switchAffected customers are urged to contact the bank if fees have been unfairly charged.11 Sep 03:00 AM