AgribusinessBank settlements top $24mA probe into how three banks marketed interest rate swaps to farmers will see up to $24.2 million go back to rural customers and their communities, with Westpac following ANZ and ASB and settling with the Commerce Commission.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHamish Fletcher: Out-of-court deals feel like a cop-outOut-of-court settlements may be cheaper, quicker and more certain than seeing a case through - but they can often feel like a cop-out.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMore banks slash loan ratesTwo of New Zealand's biggest lenders have slashed mortgage interest rates, giving impetus to price rise expectations in the hot housing market.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person injured during bank robberyA member of the public has been hospitalised after being injured during an altercation at a bank robbery in Auckland today, police say.11 Feb 01:22 AM
Banking and financeASB misled court in 'half-truth case'Two fraud victims’ $3.8 million lawsuit against ASB can go ahead without the pair needing to pay $60,000 upfront after a judge found the bank had misled the court.04 Feb 04:45 AM
Banking and financeBanks need to lift their game: reportBanks will need to "reinvent themselves" if they want to keep increasing shareholder returns, according to a new report.20 Jan 04:00 PM
All WhitesFootball: Coach with the X-factorAuckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx was the architect of a significant footballing achievement last week - but will he stay in New Zealand?13 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow: Riding the dairy monsterA $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.11 Dec 08:30 PM
Banking and financeBank gets theatre in motionThe curtain is rising on the long-awaited Auckland Theatre Company's new Wynyard Quarter complex after ASB Bank upped its contribution.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMiddle-age mortgage? No wayMiddle-aged home buyers face being locked out of the property market because banks are worried they are too old to pay off their mortgage before they retire.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financePayTag use on rise as ASB joins trendASB has joined Westpac in offering the new PayTag service, which involves stickers attached to smartphones to speed up payments.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Business ReportsDynamic Business: Top four banks hold their placesThe top financial institutions have held their positions on the Top 30 rankings for financial institutions.27 Nov 06:00 PM
Business ReportsDynamic Business: Staying relevant in a world of changeASB's Barbara Chapman is keeping an watchful eye on how the banking sector is being disrupted.27 Nov 12:34 AM
Small BusinessIn the red over bank errorA business owner who was mistakenly given thousands of dollars by his bank later had his account put into the red without warning.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeGrowth beckons for busy parentsSummer holidays are coming but Eli and Wyndi Tagi won't be expecting to switch off their phones.01 Nov 02:02 AM
Banking and financeGenerous banks lure in clientsBanks are offering cash, TVs and furniture vouchers to entice customers into taking out home loans - but experts warn consumers not to be taken in.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TennisTennis: Venus Williams returns for ASB ClassicOne of the biggest names in world sport, Venus Williams, will return for the 2015 ASB Classic as part of the NZ Festival of Tennis.15 Oct 02:25 AM
Banking and financeDevelopments keep retail world excitingChris Wilkinson was just 19 when he started in business, establishing what would become a chain of five one-hour photo stores around Wellington.30 Sep 04:30 PM
Banking and financeASB profit hits $806m highAn improving economy helped boost ASB's annual net profit by 14 per cent to a record $806 million, but the bank's chief executive, Barbara Chapman, says bad-debt expenses are likely to begin trending upwards from their present low levels.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeASB banks record $806m profitAn improving economy and favourable funding conditions helped ASB Bank boost its annual statutory net profit by 14pc to a record $806 million.12 Aug 11:59 PM
Banking and financeWestpac nears release of 3D banking appWestpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.05 Aug 02:44 AM
Aged careSavers warned to check KiwiSaver feesKiwiSaver members should pay close attention to how much their providers are charging, a global research firm has warned.31 Jul 12:14 AM
Banking and financeParity with Aussie dollar tippedAbout 70 per cent of businesses surveyed by ASB Bank expect the New Zealand dollar to reach parity with the Aussie dollar over the coming year.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeASB warning after record profitASB boss Barbara Chapman expects the bank's strong growth to continue into 2014.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeASB hits record profit of $393mASB's cash profits rose 12 per cent in the six months to December 31 to $393 million - breaking another record for the bank.11 Feb 10:30 PM
Banking and financeASB ditches pre-approved low-equity loansASB Bank has pulled the plug on existing pre-approvals for low-equity home loans from October 4 but rival banks say they will continue to honour their pre-approvals.23 Sep 05:30 PM