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Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future
The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?
'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up
Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.
Why can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?
Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.
Christopher Luxon's crack at ANZ boss over capital gains tax support
Antonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at point of sale was fair.
Why Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball match
Radio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.
Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
ANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'
Editorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors key
OPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.
Major bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'
Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.
Mortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates again
The bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.
More home loan rate cuts – if you can get them
Rate relief may take time to filter through to households.
Inflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASB
As the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.
Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out
Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.
'Significant falls' in interest rates may lie ahead – ANZ
ANZ has downgraded its expectations for house price growth this year.
Liam Dann: Recession or not, economic downturn will get worse before it gets better
Key parts of the economy are crashing while population growth flatters the headlines.
Is NZ still in recession? Economic growth data revealed this week
Did the economy grow or shrink in the March quarter? And does it really matter?
OCR cuts sooner than expected? Business confidence slumps in May – why that's good news
'There’s still a long way to go, but any step in the right direction is welcome.'
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
ANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of property
The Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.
ANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezed
The bank is New Zealand's largest.
Stock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-up
And the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.
ANZ's Commodities Index gained 3.5 per cent in February
The twin canal crises are impacting smaller Kiwi exporters especially.
Exclusive: Sir John Key on leaving ANZ, a new life and Hawaii house with Bronagh - and interest rates
'I said [to Bronagh]: Just be careful when you get to know me... you may not like me!'
To hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate call
ANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.
Consumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains low
A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.
ANZ cuts mortgage and deposit rates, ASB picks OCR cut by August
The bank is one of the first to drop its home loan rates.
OCR 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?
NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says
Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.