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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owedThe revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
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
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence on the rise as inflation expectations fallANZ describes the latest outlook survey results as being in "the Goldilocks" zone.31 Aug 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessContactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changesPayment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.21 Aug 10:05 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
Banking and financeHouse market rebound fails to igniteMore competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.14 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandScam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'14 Aug 06:00 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ takes a knife to its milk price forecastDairy commodity prices have dropped sharply lately, and further weakness is forecast.10 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ economists: Why RBNZ will hike OCR one more timeIn its latest quarterly economic outlook, the ANZ warns inflation is not beaten yet.08 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence rises again, inflation expectations easingThe latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows few signs of the economy rolling over.31 Jul 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBorrowers forced to dig deeper as home loan test interest rates jump againOne bank is now testing at over 9 per cent.28 Jul 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland CBD ghost towers get new lease of lifeBig skyscraper was 22 per cent empty in last year's survey, now's it only 7 per cent.19 Jul 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesĀtaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of MatarikiXero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why can’t banks be open about open banking?OPINION: They have it in Australia and the UK but why not here?01 Jul 05:00 PM
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 financeBusiness confidence bounce suggests ‘worst’ could be over - ANZANZ's Business Outlook shows a big bounce in June as inflation fear eases.29 Jun 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Housing market found a base’: What you need to know about new REINZ dataLevel of sales remains low but volumes rose in each of the past three months. What next?15 Jun 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Did we avoid recession? Economists make their callsData this week will reveal how the economy performed in the first quarter of the year14 Jun 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSultans of spin: The public relations industry power listThey lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.08 Jun 04:40 AM
Banking and financeNew data shows best month for house sales in a year. Is market starting to turn?Another sign Auckland has bottomed out. A jump in volume, but sale prices flat.01 Jun 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence rebounding, but is it too soon for Reserve Bank’s inflation fight?The construction sector is reporting an improved outlook, according to the ANZ survey.31 May 05:10 AM