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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRon Brierley email: 'I'm the same person as always'These were the words of Ron Brierley - no knighthood now - just months after his arrest.04 May 05:00 AM
Banking and finance'Horrendous images': Disgraced millionaire Ron Brierley surrenders knighthood'The Queen has been informed,' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.04 May 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Digital skills are essential skillsLack of digital skills can hold you back on the job - or stop you from getting one.22 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ glitch causes transactions, balances to disappearA BNZ app glitch has caused concern among some customers.01 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her homeAlleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.27 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessLewis Rd Creamery owner to get loan discounts for hitting environmental farming targetsThe BNZ loan is the first to provide financial incentives to a farming business.28 Feb 10:06 PM
Banking and financeNZ bank profits fell 28 per cent in 2020, to $4 billionImpaired asset expenses rose sharply across the banks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks closing up shop in isolated districtCombined Kiwibank/Post Shop could be the only in-person banking left in Wairoa by winter.16 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMajor bank clamps down on new-build lending to investorsBanks are also taking a divergent approach on pre-approvals.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMore child abuse image charges laid against Sir Ron BrierleyThe businessman appeared in court today.03 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Why good jobs data could point to higher interest ratesStrong numbers tomorrow may raise more alarm bells than weak data, economists say.02 Feb 04:33 AM
Banking and financeBNZ appoints new chief economistPaul Conway previously worked for the Productivity Commission.26 Jan 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy banks aren't taking advantage of cheap moneyJust $1.04 billion has been lent through the programme.26 Jan 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWorking from home: Who pays when the banks shut up shop?Banks are closing branches but where will workers work and who will pay?03 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ warned over possible responsible lending breachesThe Commerce Commission has warned the bank.01 Dec 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Bank branch closures leave some people behindOPINION: Banks say the changes are about convenience. Really, it's about them.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBroken promise: BNZ to close 38 branchesBNZ says growing demand for its digital services means it will close branches.18 Nov 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhich Kiwi bank boss earned the most?All the bank bosses took a pay cut but one still earned a lot more than the others.13 Nov 04:30 AM
Banking and financeSecond bank to increase investor deposit to 30pcThe housing market has been booming in recent months.13 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHousing boom: Renters will feel the pain too, BNZ boss warnsBNZ chief executive Angela Mentis says she remains optimistic.06 Nov 04:47 AM
Banking and financeBNZ profit drops 25 per cent to $762 millionThe BNZ has released its full year financial result.04 Nov 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ chair Sir John Key, bankers fear Reserve Bank stimulation creating asset bubblesThe bosses of the big four banks talk about the big challenges ahead.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeForeign currency exchange dives but major banks stick with itANZ will follow Kiwibank in quitting buying and selling foreign currency.19 Oct 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: House price boom raises stakes for Reserve BankThe Covid housing boom shows Reserve Bank policy working but could see return of LVRs.17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank profits fall 13 per cent, provisioning rises to $2.5 billion as worst yet to comeKPMG's quarterly report shows bank profits have dropped again.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSuspicious transactions: Major NZ banks named in global probeA global investigation has revealed transactions involving 'dirty money'.21 Sep 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow to run a bank from home: BNZ's unfazed bossAngela Mentis says she started work at 4.30am while in Australia under the first lockdown.14 Sep 05:43 AM
Banking and financeMajor banks shut Auckland branches for level 3BNZ previously had nine branches open with limited hours.24 Aug 12:32 AM
Banking and financeCovid-19: Bank boss' dire predictionBanking boss says Covid-19 has left its offices largely vacant.17 Aug 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe dilemma banks face over mask wearingShould customers wear a mask when they enter a bank branch?16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraKate MacNamara: What $640m buys in the Reserve Bank's new budgetFunds are a win for Orr, but it's not clear that NZ will receive the value he claims.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank complaints: 21,000 in three monthsFirst time complaint numbers have ever been revealed for the banks.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmerSkimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.17 Jul 05:40 AM