PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable saleSibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.04 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandGovt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scamsBanks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.01 Mar 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConsumer confidence up but no miracle cure for retail, ANZ saysConfidence rose but many people surveyed were still wary of buying big-ticket items.29 Feb 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘We got this one totally wrong’ - ANZ responds to RBNZ’s OCR callThe Reserve Bank held firm and kept the OCR on hold at 5.5 per cent.28 Feb 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
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
Banking and financeSir John Key to step down as ANZ NZ chair, leave ANZ Group boardKey became chair of ANZ NZ in 2018 after joining the board a year earlier.26 Feb 08:56 PM
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
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy the WFH revolution is stallingPlus: What are your rights if you want to keep working from home?15 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMarket close: Rate hike prediction rattles sharemarketANZ said the Reserve Bank could still hike the official cash rate twice this year.09 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filterConsumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.05 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence rises again but inflation outlook still “too high” - ANZThe latest ANZ survey shows costs still rising for business.31 Jan 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow housing market could react to new Reserve Bank movesConsultation on new mortgage lending restrictions ends on March 12.24 Jan 02:30 AM
Banking and financeVaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending recordsData from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.10 Jan 04:00 AM
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.01 Jan 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
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
Banking and financeANZ cuts mortgage and deposit rates, ASB picks OCR cut by AugustThe bank is one of the first to drop its home loan rates.19 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rushBut consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeIs the worst behind us? Business confidence on the mendFirms' confidence in the economic outlook and their expectations rose again in December.19 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP shocker: How badly is NZ’s economy really doing?The guinea pig economy, or as bad as Equatorial Guinea?15 Dec 12:23 AM
Banking and financeShock as GDP falls 0.3 per cent in September quarterThe country's economy shrank in late winter and early spring, confounding experts.13 Dec 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ Treasurer Penny Dell named Young Executive of the YearPenny Dell holds a critical, strategic position with New Zealand’s largest bank.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness Confidence: ‘Soft landing’ in play as optimism lifts - ANZWhile coalition talks dragged on into November firms' sentiment continued to improve30 Nov 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR 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?27 Nov 02:30 AM
Banking and financeANZ's cash profit up 10pc to $2.2b, but net profit falls 7pcANZ expects inflation, interest rates to stay high.12 Nov 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Hard yards’: ANZ forecasts tough economy ahead - no quick fix with new GovtANZ says unemployment will rise into 2025, with per capita growth 'very weak' in 2024.06 Nov 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwiSaver loses $1b on negative returns - best and worst funds revealedReturns slip for all KiwiSaver funds in September quarter.29 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConsumer confidence ‘creeping’ back to life, says ANZExpectations for the housing market were the strongest in almost two years.27 Oct 03:10 AM
Banking and finance‘Not capitulating’: ANZ Truckometer shows economy resilientANZ's monthly Truckometer shows a slight monthly decrease, but the trend is holding up.24 Oct 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBoomers not so okay: How different generations plan to fund retirementCan you retire comfortably? Generations have divergent views on funding life after 65.24 Oct 04:40 AM