Banking and financeBanks woo first-home buyersBanks are once again wooing first-home buyers to apply for a mortgage, even if they do not have a 20 per cent deposit.26 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar keeps fallingThe New Zealand dollar was the weakest major currency overnight, touching a fresh six-week low.24 Jul 09:19 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slides to six-week lowThe New Zealand dollar dropped to a six-week low today after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler called the kiwi's strength "unjustified."24 Jul 05:48 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar tumbles after RBNZ says kiwi's strength 'unjustified'The Kiwi dollar shed almost one cent against the US after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler said the currency's strength was "unjustified"23 Jul 09:58 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar dives after rate hikeThe Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has raised the official cash rate as expected - leading the kiwi dollar to instantly take a tumble.23 Jul 09:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar 'unsustainably high,' says EnglishFinance Minister Bill English said the Kiwi dollar, which hit a record on a trade-weighted basis this year, is "unsustainably high".23 Jul 03:51 AM
Banking and financeExperts tip lift in OCRWith a fourth successive increase in the official cash rate on Thursday widely expected, the focus will be on what the brief accompanying statement indicates.20 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeMichele Hewitson interview: Craig DonaldsonAfter surviving for a decade on Wall St, a Kiwi banker comes home to throw himself into charity work because ‘it feels good’.18 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar sinks further on air crash, Gaza offensive newsThe Kiwi dollar extended its slide as the crash of a Malaysian jet in rebel-held Ukraine and a ground offensive in Gaza sapped risk appetite worldwide.17 Jul 09:02 PM
Banking and financeChinese bank sets up shop in NZCompetition among banks to attract companies trading in the fast-growing market between New Zealand and China is ramping up15 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeChina Construction Bank gains NZ banking licenseChina Construction Bank has been licensed by the Reserve Bank, making it the country's 24th registered lender.15 Jul 12:36 AM
Banking and financeWorld-beating dollar seen topping out near recordNew Zealand's dollar is the most overstretched in three years, trading patterns suggest, putting in jeopardy its chances of surpassing a record high.13 Jul 09:02 PM
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
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises to 13-month high against EuroThe New Zealand dollar touched a 13-month high against the euro overnight.10 Jul 09:15 PM
Banking and financeDollar poised to pass record highThe New Zealand dollar is within striking distance of its post-float high against the US dollar and may surpass it, says an analyst.09 Jul 01:30 AM
Banking and financeLending service aims for shake-upThe boss of New Zealand's first peer-to-peer lending service, Harmoney, says the online platform will shake up the personal loan market and give retail investors a new option.08 Jul 05:30 PM
