Banking and financeKeep cash rate on hold - shadow boardThe monetary policy shadow board's advice to Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler is unchanged from six weeks ago - keep the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent, with a cut the next best....10 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBanks relieved as proposal droppedThe major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank has decided to drop the 5+ proposal.05 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandHome loan affordability improvesHome loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.25 Feb 02:33 AM
Banking and financeHome loan demand drives bumper profitsNew Zealand's banks had a bumper 2014, with home loan demand amid a booming property market helping to boost their combined profit by more than 20 per cent to a record $4.8 billion.24 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBanks need to lift their game: reportBanks will need to "reinvent themselves" if they want to keep increasing shareholder returns, according to a new report.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwi climbs against euro, aussieThe New Zealand dollar pushed on to a 21-month high against the euro yesterday as the spectre of deflation swept through Europe's financial markets.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFactory sector keeps growingNew Zealand manufacturing activity eased from a 15-month high in November, while remaining in expansion for the 26th consecutive month, as production and new orders declined in the month.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow: Riding the dairy monsterA $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.11 Dec 08:30 PM
Banking and financeTrinity tax architect fails to halt actionAn architect of the Trinity forestry tax scheme has failed to convince the High Court to halt bankruptcy action against him.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ manufacturing sales riseManufacturing sales rose in the third quarter as an increase in output of metal building products offset a decline for both meat and dairy.07 Dec 11:01 PM
Banking and financeHerald Business Leader of the YearToday we count down to the announcement of the Herald Business Leader of the Year. Here are the first of this year’s nominees. The winner will be named on Saturday.07 Dec 04:00 PM
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
