Banking and financeBNZ moves to bankrupt MuirAn architect of the Trinity forestry tax scheme is facing bankruptcy action from the Bank of New Zealand over a guarantee he gave on debt.02 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeService sector remains in expansionNZ's services sector expansion slowed from a month earlier, as economic growth moderated from a rapid to a more sustainable pace.16 Nov 10:37 PM
Banking and financeBanks' profits explode as bad debts goWestpac NZ's record annual cash profit of $864m confirms a bumper year for the big banks. In fact, at $4.1b, that's almost $1000 for every man, woman and child in NZ.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ confident dairy farmers can manageBank of New Zealand is watching dairy prices closely but has faith in farmers' ability to manage finances through dips in the commodities cycle, says chief executive Anthony Healy.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss backs efforts to clean up polluted waterwaysBNZ chief executive Anthony Healy has thrown his weight behind efforts to clean up New Zealand's polluted waterways.23 Oct 02:38 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ manufacturing picks up after brief mid-year lullNZ manufacturing activity picked up in August, extending the period of expansion to two years, and pointing to more industrial production.11 Sep 11:12 PM
Banking and financeWestpac and BNZ to be served papersTwo of New Zealand's largest banks will this week be served court papers over claims they charged more than 41,600 customers unfair penalty fees.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac nears release of 3D banking appWestpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.05 Aug 02:44 AM
Banking and financeBanking boss helps migrantsBNZ's head of migrant banking, Frank Cui, reckons he has a pretty good grasp of the challenges immigrants face when building a new life in NZ.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss ready for Oz jobOutgoing BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn won't be cutting all his ties with New Zealand when he crosses the Tasman to start a new role as chief executive of parent company National Australia Bank in August.08 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMarkets expect increase in OCRWhen it releases its monetary policy statement on Thursday the Reserve Bank is expected to turn up the volume on its warning that it is preparing to remove the support of ultra-low interest rates in place since the recession.08 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss makes $400k from share saleBNZ boss Andrew Thorburn has made more than $400,000 from selling shares in the bank's parent company National Australia Bank (NAB).12 Nov 06:20 PM
Banking and financeOmbudsman fields gripes over banks' behaviourThe banking ombudsman has had 10 complaints about the loan-to-value-ratio (LVR) changes introduced on October 1, with eight related to banks withdrawing prior approvals.30 Oct 04:30 PM
PropertyFirst home buyer numbers dropThe number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.14 Oct 01:45 AM