PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe big ugly number due today - and what it will tell usUnemployment will look ugly, but the true picture requires a deeper dive into the data.03 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmerSkimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.17 Jul 05:40 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Big bank cuts interest rates for low-deposit home-loan borrowersLow equity borrowers will now be able to access special rates.15 Jul 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks expected to weather Covid-19 storm but risks remainBut risks remain from the pandemic lasting longer and delays in a vaccine.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ banks' credit losses to rise to 12x 2019 level - S&PA contracting economy and rising unemployment will affect banks' asset quality metrics.10 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe end of face-to-face banking? Covid lockdown hastens branch closuresMore than 30 branches have closed since March 26.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank profits dropped 20pc in March quarter, full impact still to be revealedA significant increase in impaired assets has dragged down bank profits.02 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB customers demand branches reopen, bank defends'Branch teams are currently dealing with mammoth task' - ASB's Craig Sims.30 Jun 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow one Kiwi company went from LA award-winner to receivershipThe once award-winning business owes $7.3 million.24 Jun 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP data to show economy on its way into recessionWe get a first look at the Covid-19's economic effect with 1st quarter GDP data this week14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks stopped selling controversial insurance productOnly Kiwibank still sells the insurance product.11 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeMortgage wars should spark boost to lendingMortgage lending was slashed to about half of normal levels last month due to Covid-19.27 May 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenny Ruth: RBNZ's awkward about-face on bank capital rulesThe new bank capital rules have been deferred until July 1 next year.26 May 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLike Y2K again: Banks get ready for negative interest ratesBanks have to check everything from their legal documents to technology systems.25 May 05:37 AM
Banking and financeNew record low: ASB hits back in mortgage war with 2.69% rateMajor bank cuts mortgage rate to new low.21 May 09:44 PM
Banking and financeASB to phase out use of chequesKiwibank stopped accepting cheques in February, and Inland Revenue and ACC in March.15 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandWorking from home goes on for thousands of corporate workersIt'll be a slow return to the office for many of those working for corporates.14 May 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat bank bosses want to see in Budget 2020What do bank bosses want to see in the Budget to help business?13 May 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeS&P expects NZ banks' Covid-19 losses to peak at $4.7bSimilar comments made about Australia's four major banks, which own NZ's 'big four'.12 May 10:48 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Record low - banks cut rates to less than 3 per centThe is the first time interest rates have dipped below 3 per cent.08 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJob crunch: How bad will unemployment get?New data on Wednesday will show unemployment on the rise. How bad it gets is not yet clear05 May 05:32 AM
Banking and financeNZ banks defend Covid-19 response after criticismNZs banks have 'blown the chance' to show customers they care during the crisis.04 May 08:45 PM
Banking and financeSome banks increasing branch opening hours under alert level 3Some banks are increasing branch hours while others are making no change under level 3.24 Apr 05:36 AM
Banking and financeEconomy back up to 80% under alert level 3, bank boss predictsBanks charge low rates on government-backed business finance lending.21 Apr 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCould next season's milk price be better than thought?Not everyone is gloomy about next season's milk price.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandASB banking glitch sees cards declined at supermarkets'I went to get my groceries and my card was declined, I can't even check my balance.'20 Apr 09:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFood, fuel and wages: What Covid economy will do to cost of livingToday's inflation data will show wage and price rises, but economists say it can't last.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financePaywave limit raised amid coronavirus concernsLimit finally raised .. mostly.08 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew numbers show Kiwis rushing to banks for mortgage helpThe number of New Zealanders seeking help from their bank to pay the mortgage has surged.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks get credit rating downgrade on tough economyTougher economic conditions has seen Fitch lower Australian bank ratings by one notch07 Apr 09:44 PM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: 10,000 plus Kiwis seek home-loan reliefThousands of people have asked about taking a home-loan holiday.30 Mar 04:46 AM
Banking and financeBank call centres overloaded, customers complain of two-hour waitBanks are still working through details of the government's six month mortgage relief.25 Mar 04:38 AM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: Bank waives contactless debit fee for small businessesOne bank has moved as pressure mounts over contactless payment as a health issue.18 Mar 06:53 PM