Opinion<i>Michael Littlewood</i>: $2b question with no easy answerTax avoidance has been much in the news recently, because of the banks' cases.10 Nov 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateASB says conditions tough, ups deposit ratesOperating conditions remain difficult for ASB in the current economic climate, the bank's Australian parent said today.08 Nov 11:45 PM
Official Cash RateBanks: your new best friendYou may have noticed the big Australian-owned banks trying to cuddle up to you lately. 06 Nov 03:00 PM
Small BusinessSavings provider in email stoushA KiwiSaver provider has come under fire after one of its commissioned salespeople sent out an email dissing the track record of alternate providers ANZ and ASB.21 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandBank fees reduced or even dropped as competition bitesSome banks have reduced fees, while others have wiped some completely.16 Oct 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateBanking while on the goInternet banking could become old hat as consumers now opt to use their mobile phones.03 Oct 03:00 PM
Economy<i>Brian Fallow :</i> Things have stopped getting worseThe economy managed - just - to expand in the June quarter, most likely marking the end of the recession.22 Sep 11:45 PM
Official Cash RateDollar stays high as traders bet Bollard will hike soonerAllan Bollard reiterates the OCR will remain "at or below the current level through until the latter part of 2010." 10 Sep 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateBollard: No rates hike till late 2010The strong kiwi dollar is a threat to a sustained recovery, says Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard, while keeping rates steady.09 Sep 10:00 PM