PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rates hikes postponed not cancelled (hopefully)Markets are betting that rates aren't on hold for long - we should hope they are right.18 Aug 06:00 AM
Banking and financeNew unemployment data may seal next interest rate moveUnemployment is expected to have fallen again in the June quarter.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeSustainable finance moving into the mainstreamFinance should deliver positive environmental and social impact and inclusion for all.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears growAfter last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.20 Jul 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hikeNew data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?16 Jul 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Real recovery begins with early end to money printingMarkets braced for end of stimulus.15 Jul 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'06 Jul 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence spikes, November OCR hike likely: ASB, BNZThe latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows inflation pressure building.06 Jul 05:32 AM
Banking and finance$13b fund's bottom ranking: The KiwiSaver provider with the lowest satisfaction scoreThe bank recently missed out on being reappointed a default provider.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRate hikes needed sooner as inflation pressure builds - economistANZ's Business Outlook survey shows businesses increasingly worried about rising costs.30 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs it worth sponsoring a losing sports team in the hope it might one day win?Sports sponsorship can be a long slog filled with heartbreak.29 Jun 05:35 AM
Banking and financeMajor bank offers record low floating rate for new build housesThe rate will undercut rival new build offers.27 Jun 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on itWestpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeScott St John to join ANZ NZ boardSt John was previously chief executive of share broker Jarden.22 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for helpKiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Did we just have a recession? Here comes the big revealNew GDP data is due this morning. Liam Dann looks at what we should make of it.16 Jun 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetail spending surge may see NZ avoid recessionStrong summer spending points to stronger than expected GDP growth, economists say24 May 05:30 AM
New Zealand72 complaints made to banking watchdog after loved ones dieIt comes after numerous widows complained about their treatment from banks while grieving.23 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandCredit card debacle: Widows claim bad treatment by banksGrief-stricken women were left in tears after their appointments with the bank.20 May 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeClampdown on banks' merchant fees could sink credit card loyalty schemesConsumers could pay lower credit card surcharges but lose out in another way.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSkill shortage: Bank can't find staff for risk and complianceANZ has around 300 vacancies.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shockThe economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact05 May 05:42 AM
Banking and financeANZ half year profit up 18 per cent to $930mANZ reveals how it has performed over the six months to March 31.04 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi ad agency claims account of major Australian bankThe Kiwi founders have reason to celebrate.03 May 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy NZ's largest bank is changing way it talks to customersA simple conversation can mean the difference between loyalty and loathing.28 Apr 05:22 AM
CrimeCourt of Appeal cuts robbery getaway driver's sentenceThe Northlander argued the district court judge's sentencing starting point was too high.20 Apr 06:00 AM
Banking and financeRemaining Bonus Bond holders to get little bit extraBondholders will get their final payout in the second half of this year.28 Mar 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInvestment property interest write-off change prompts rethink by major bankANZ says its affordability equations will need to be reviewed.24 Mar 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Chilling effect': New policies risk impacting on wider economyNew housing policies will slow the housing market but could they also slow the economy?23 Mar 04:35 AM
Banking and financeSimplicity commits $20m to Aotearoa Pledge housing fundThe contribution is the largest to date for the Aotearoa Pledge.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ fined $280,000 for misleading credit card insurance policies"ANZ simply was not looking or looking adequately in the right places."05 Mar 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: RBNZ pushes back on celebrating recovery too soonThe RBNZ is waging a battle with bullish markets over recovery expectations.24 Feb 01:36 AM