PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last yearEconomists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.12 Oct 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrace yourself for more mortgage interest rate risesBorrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.06 Oct 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Lockdown call signals longer grind for economyWhile changes mean more freedom for families they offer no fresh hope for business - yet.04 Oct 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInterest rate hike expected this week - regardless of lockdown callInflation pressure looks set to dominate the RBNZ's thinking despite the Auckland lockdown04 Oct 04:27 AM
Banking and financeClass action launched against ASB and ANZ banksAround 150,000 customers could be involved in the court case.29 Sep 04:40 AM
Banking and financeWhich regions made the biggest moves in ASB's economic scoreboard?The latest ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard shows significant movement pre-lockdown.27 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rates hikes postponed not cancelled (hopefully)Markets are betting that rates aren't on hold for long - we should hope they are right.18 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat lockdown will cost the economy - and how the experts work it outLockdown costs look bad, but past experience shows we need to factor in the rebound.18 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB posts record profit but says road ahead unclearNext week's official cash rate decision could see first rise in seven years.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeASB full-year profit up 39 per cent to $1.32 billionASB has released its full year result to June 30.10 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRBNZ should consider double interest rate hike - ASB economistHiking more aggressively next week could head off inflation risk and cool housing.09 Aug 05:37 AM
Banking and financeNew unemployment data may seal next interest rate moveUnemployment is expected to have fallen again in the June quarter.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears growAfter last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.20 Jul 12:33 AM
Banking and financeANZ, BNZ and Westpac follow ASB by lifting mortgage ratesAll four of the major banks have now confirmed an increase in rates.15 Jul 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Real recovery begins with early end to money printingMarkets braced for end of stimulus.15 Jul 05:25 AM
Banking and financeASB blinks first, increases major mortgage ratesThe era of record low interest rates looks set to come to an end.14 Jul 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 yearsIt feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.13 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness confidence spikes, November OCR hike likely: ASB, BNZThe latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows inflation pressure building.06 Jul 05:32 AM
Banking and finance$13b fund's bottom ranking: The KiwiSaver provider with the lowest satisfaction scoreThe bank recently missed out on being reappointed a default provider.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Did we just have a recession? Here comes the big revealNew GDP data is due this morning. Liam Dann looks at what we should make of it.16 Jun 08:57 PM
Banking and financeASB Bank warns of interest rate rises and slowing down of house pricesSlowing house prices and rises in interest rates likely in economic outlook, says ASB.10 Jun 10:20 PM
CrimeTrial date set for six facing kidnapping and shooting chargesFive men and a woman appeared at the High Court in Whangārei on Thursday.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCredit card debacle: Widows claim bad treatment by banksGrief-stricken women were left in tears after their appointments with the bank.20 May 05:36 AM
Banking and financeCut-price mortgages: Major bank offers record low rate for new buildsThe variable rate will be available for three years from when the borrower draws down.16 May 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shockThe economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact05 May 05:42 AM
Banking and financeASB to pay $8.1m to customers after lending failuresSome 73,000 affected customers will be compensated either $68 or $135.04 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland house sales shatter firm's record for prices, properties soldMarch strong for agency, economists forecast lower rises this year07 Apr 05:30 AM
Banking and financeASB board chair to retireGavin Walker will retire at the end of August.29 Mar 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChristopher Niesche: ASB parent targets AfterpayOPINION: A measure of the threat that fintech poses to the major banks.21 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB CEO: 'We are not out of the woods yet'ASB boss talks about how the bank responded to Covid-19 situation.04 Mar 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat the latest lockdown could cost NZ economySacrifice being concentrated in a few key areas.01 Mar 04:35 AM
Banking and financeBank offers 1.75 per cent deposit rate, but there's a catchSavers have to lock their money in for a long time to get the higher rate.28 Feb 07:06 PM