New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversedThe Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
Business‘Sales declined significantly’: Barfoot & Thompson on December residential trade'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'06 Jan 10:09 PM
Banking and finance‘We didn’t have any food in the house’: NZ's highest paid female exec on childhood trialsASB chief Vittoria Shortt talks to Liam Dann about her banking journey.27 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term depositsASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.01 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak on OCR newsChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media on the OCR newsWatch26 Nov 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loansOPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessBuilding a cleantech economyNew technologies that reduce carbon emissions reach across a range of industry sectors.13 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAre tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks soDebate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.13 Nov 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTwo major banks make big cuts to home loan ratesMore relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.14 Oct 04:37 AM
Banking and finance'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen moodInterest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandWatchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammersIf the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.03 Oct 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB parent CBA could replace thousands of call centre staff with AIAI comes knocking for helpdesk jobs.18 Sep 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
Banking and financePolice appeal to public after bank queue bashingSuspect fled after the assault.05 Sep 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?OPINION: KiwiSaver funds have quietly invested in industries that cause significant harm.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeASB cuts fixed mortgage ratesBank moves a week after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.21 Aug 10:41 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reformOPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'21 Aug 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banksA reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Complete and utter 180 u-turn': Mortgage relief for home owners in surprise OCR cutThe major banks immediately moved to slash mortgage rates after the OCR cut.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'Darkest before the dawn': Reserve Bank cuts OCR, banks slash ratesIt's one of the most hotly anticipated interest rate calls this year.14 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB's profit comes off its peak, CEO’s pay package jumpsCEO Vittoria Shortt denies the bank's resilience is a reflection of risk aversion.14 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400kAn elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage war? Banks competing hard to win customersSome rates have eased in anticipation of the Reserve Bank lowering the official cash rate.02 Aug 01:23 AM