PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwiSaver loses $1b on negative returns - best and worst funds revealedReturns slip for all KiwiSaver funds in September quarter.29 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandJP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen moneyThe private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.22 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandBanking Ombudsman launches probe into ASB after pensioner loses $100k in FB hacking scamThe victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”21 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ no longer in recession, GDP result exceeds expectationsStrong exports, IT services, manufacturing helped drive growth in second quarter.21 Sep 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAre we out of recession? Economists make their picksAfter two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShayne CurrieRevealed: The surprise global winner of huge ASB ad and marketing accountMedia Insider: The contract is one of the biggest in the NZ media industry.30 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEllerslie building investment scheme cops auditor flag, then renews loan'Significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern': BDO warning22 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessContactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changesPayment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.21 Aug 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReal GDP pain is being masked by migration gains - ASBPer-capita GDP has fallen almost as sharply as it did in the Global Financial Crisis.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHouse market rebound fails to igniteMore competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.14 Aug 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShayne CurrieTaika Waititi and rugby's huge media move; Peters grumbles over Hosking air timeMedia Insider: ‘Ridiculous’ - advertising pitches under scrutiny; Stuff exec changes.11 Aug 07:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB boss: Interest rate pain will emerge over timeMortgage rates north of 6 per cent are yet to be felt by around half of ASB customers.10 Aug 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBorrowers forced to dig deeper as home loan test interest rates jump againOne bank is now testing at over 9 per cent.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - againMore banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.24 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandASB pulls photo in ad after repeating Govt's gaffeVicky Freeman said it was "pretty cool" the photo kept on being used.11 Jul 08:42 AM
New ZealandBank recovers just $19k of stolen $330k life savings, police ID scam 'mule''Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'04 Jul 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why can’t banks be open about open banking?OPINION: They have it in Australia and the UK but why not here?01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profitsKPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.29 Jun 04:40 AM
Aged careScam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcementThe nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.20 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Worst night of my life’: Man who lost $400k says 'money mule' a disbarred lawyer'They’re absolutely ruthless criminals and they need to be stopped'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Did we avoid recession? Economists make their callsData this week will reveal how the economy performed in the first quarter of the year14 Jun 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLower inflation on food prices ‘a long way away’, economists sayAnnual food price inflation is still close to 30-year highs.14 Jun 05:22 AM
New ZealandAlleged 'mule' arrested over $100K scam involving real estate agent'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'13 Jun 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Edging closer’: ASB survey pinpoints housing market turning point"Tentative signs of an uptick in activity, moderating price falls."13 Jun 05:18 AM
New Zealand'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetail sales down, signs of 'stark' year for Kiwi householdsSome sectors sacrificed as surging cost of living forces tough choices.24 May 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scamThe scam looked so real even experts were taken in.23 May 05:00 PM