PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last yearEconomists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.12 Oct 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrace yourself for more mortgage interest rate risesBorrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.06 Oct 04:27 AM
Banking and financeClass action launched against ASB and ANZ banksAround 150,000 customers could be involved in the court case.29 Sep 04:40 AM
Banking and finance$870m windfall: Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis still to come forwardBonus Bonds investors are yet to make contact with the scheme as it's wind up continues.26 Sep 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How can the data look so good when we feel so bad?We could lose many of our most loved local businesses without making a dent in GDP.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.13 Sep 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessEconomy Hub: Recovery position - Robertson on beating Delta and the path to reopeningFinance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCyber attack: ANZ online access down for third dayThe bank and a number of other major organisations have been under a cyber attack.09 Sep 07:27 PM
Banking and financeCyber attack aftermath: ANZ Bank website offline again todayCyber attacks have affected a number of NZ sites this week.08 Sep 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs it all over for the economic boom?ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.30 Aug 05:37 AM
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