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Kiwis making big waves across the ditch: NZ’s top expats in Oz

As more Kiwis head to Australian shores, our successful expats show how far we can go.

Fed's top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump's advisers pushed to demote him

Michael Barr is an influential banking figure and will remain on the Fed's board.

‘Sales declined significantly’: Barfoot & Thompson on December residential trade

'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'

Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m

Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.

One Bay council pays over $20m a year in debt interest

Debt is climbing for all but one council in Hawke’s Bay. Here is how much each has.

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year

Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.

How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules

Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.

‘We didn’t have any food in the house’: NZ's highest paid female exec on childhood trials

ASB chief Vittoria Shortt talks to Liam Dann about her banking journey.

The ATMs that charge $2.50 (or more) for a withdrawal

Consumer NZ: 'Disappointed by high fees at non-bank ATMs, urges access to cash for all.'

Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald

Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation

The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.

Gloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accounts

Two-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.

Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition

Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’

Sir Richard Faull: From student to esteemed brain researcher

Sir Richard Faull to receive Honorary Doctor of Science from Otago University on 11 Dec.

Interest rates: Kiwibank cuts fixed mortgage rates, term deposits

The move follows other banks as longer-term rates creep lower.

'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account

'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'