New Zealand'The party must go on': Shakespeare bar owner to plough on with 125th bash despite setbacksBNZ is threatening to cancel merchant facilities after a burglary at the historic bar.05 May 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy BNZ says its customers can cope with rising interest ratesThe Bank of New Zealand has released is half-year result.04 May 10:31 PM
Banking and financeBNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outageBNZ customers were unable to use ATM cards or access online banking services for hours.16 Apr 03:55 AM
Banking and financeThird bank increases mortgage rates after cash rate riseThe Reserve Bank increased the OCR from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent yesterday.14 Apr 05:30 AM
Banking and financeProfits under pressure: Dark clouds hanging over banking sectorDecember's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRecord profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill the Reserve Bank deliver a single or double shot this week?The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ to require customers to be vaccinated for face-to-face meetingsBut there will be no change for customers doing over the counter transactions.08 Dec 04:30 AM
Banking and financeANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen testWill banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?01 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer BNZ chief's million-dollar pay bumpAngela Mentis has moved back to a role at BNZ parent National Australia Bank.09 Nov 05:00 AM
Banking and financeBNZ reveals record $1.32 billion profitThe result is a record for the bank.08 Nov 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness Hub: BNZ chief on grabbing opportunities amid CovidHuggins started in the top job this month.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is the Government's plan to open fast enough?This was as bold and aggressive a strategy as could have been expected, writes Liam Dann.22 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decadeNZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.17 Oct 06:24 PM
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
Banking and financeWestpac confirms McGrath as new NZ chiefCatherine McGrath will take the position vacated by David McLean.23 Sep 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.13 Sep 05:20 PM
New Zealand'It was horrid' - Woman tricked by lockdown scammersPublic warned to look out for scammers operating during lockdown.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Small BusinessPay wave fees waived, at least for nowBanks say they are giving small businesses some certainty.02 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs it all over for the economic boom?ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.30 Aug 05:37 AM
Banking and financeThe scams you need to watch out for in lockdownAnd why working from home makes us more prone to getting caught out.30 Aug 05:30 AM
Banking and financeNew CEO for BNZ as Angela Mentis moves back to NABMentis has headed up the BNZ for three and a half years.24 Aug 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice freeze nearly $1.9m linked to alleged VenusFX fraudMore than $2.2m in bank deposits from a software firm is not fraud, says an Auckland man.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFormer ASB CEO Barbara Chapman to join BNZ boardChapman is also the board chair of New Zealand Herald owner NZME.12 Aug 10:32 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: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hikeNew data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?16 Jul 05:40 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
Banking and financeMoney Talks: Renata Blair - Bringing a Māori world view to bankingLiam Dann talks to BNZ's Renata Blair about bridging the cultural divide in banking.29 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on itWestpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.26 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
Banking and finance'Disgusting': Bank transfers being used to send abusive messagesReference fields in bank transfers being used to send 2000 abusive messages per month.22 May 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMajor corporate permanently cuts 30 per cent office spaceThe bank has taken advantage of more staff working from home.06 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ half year profit up 80% to $660 millionThe bank has released its results for the six months to March 31.05 May 10:25 PM