Official Cash RateWeak demand for credit threatens big NZ banksWeak credit demand could curtail earnings growth for the big New Zealand banks, says credit rating agency Standard and Poor's.28 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateMetro GlassTech in trouble with its bankers, AFR saysGlass maker Metro GlassTech is the latest heavily indebted overseas private equity owned business to get into strife with its bankers, says one report. 08 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionBrian Gaynor<i>Brian Gaynor: </i>Big Aussies lapping up their Kiwi creamThe four big Australian-owned banks - ANZ National, ASB, Bank of New Zealand and Westpac - are creaming it in New Zealand.13 May 05:30 PM
OpinionGareth Vaughan: Please, please borrow more moneyThe banks are desperate to lend... 10 May 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateFloating mortgages now over 50pc of all NZ home loansMore than half of New Zealand's $168.2b of mortgages are now on floating rates, says the Reserve Bank.02 May 09:45 PM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: To win at the career game, you'll need to know how to playAuthors offer tips to ambitious executives keen on gaining promotion.10 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandHouse prices rise to record averageNew housing statistics have identified increasing numbers of Auckland suburbs that are out of reach for first-time buyers, with childless big-earners the most likely to be able to buy now.09 Apr 05:30 PM
Banking and financeASB, Vodafone hit for millions after power price spikeSoaring wholesale power prices last week have prompted complaints from 14 organisations, including ASB bank, Telecom, Vodafone and the owner of the Marsden Point oil refinery.04 Apr 02:15 AM
Official Cash RateOIO approves Colorado owner to buy Tegel in $600m leveraged buyoutAffinity Equity Partners, the private equity firm that owned the now in-receivership retailer Colorado Group, has been given clearance to buy Tegel Foods.31 Mar 12:30 AM
BDBDEconomyKiwi may fall as US economy, greenback back in focusThe New Zealand dollar may fall this week, after Federal Reserve board members hinted that the US economy is recovering enough to end extraordinary support measures.28 Mar 01:30 AM
EconomyBank announces Christchurch rebuild packageASB has announced a $250 million package to help stimulate the city's economy, local businesses and community groups, the bank's chief executive Barbara Chapman said.25 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandASB gees up quake city with $250m planA $250 million investment programme by ASB to support businesses and people in Christchurch is to be announced this morning.25 Mar 04:30 PM
