BusinessRate-cutting merry-go-round: More banks cut mortgage ratesKiwibank and Westpac are the latest to match rivals in lowering their home loan rates.13 Aug 10:24 PM
PremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billionChief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.07 May 11:39 PM
PremiumBusiness'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politicians23 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandANZ branch continues its 150-year legacy in TaurangaThe opening marked 'a new beginning for ANZ in Tauranga'.01 Oct 03:57 PM
Official Cash RateWhy 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.25 Sep 11:24 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's crack at ANZ boss over capital gains tax supportAntonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at point of sale was fair.25 Sep 05:16 AM
EntertainmentWhy Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball matchRadio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.29 Aug 04:32 AM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'29 Aug 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMajor bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.19 Aug 01:26 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates againThe bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.24 Jul 03:39 AM
Banking and financeMore home loan rate cuts – if you can get themRate relief may take time to filter through to households.22 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASBAs the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.17 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'Significant falls' in interest rates may lie ahead – ANZANZ has downgraded its expectations for house price growth this year.26 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Recession or not, economic downturn will get worse before it gets betterKey parts of the economy are crashing while population growth flatters the headlines.20 Jun 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs NZ still in recession? Economic growth data revealed this weekDid the economy grow or shrink in the March quarter? And does it really matter?16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR 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.'29 May 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of propertyThe Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezedThe bank is New Zealand's largest.06 May 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-upAnd the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessANZ's Commodities Index gained 3.5 per cent in FebruaryThe twin canal crises are impacting smaller Kiwi exporters especially.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeExclusive: 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!'27 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTo hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate callANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains lowA new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.20 Dec 04:39 AM