New ZealandBig banks charging top dollarOur big, Australian-owned banks are making more money out of New Zealand customers than those across the ditch - raising questions about whether Kiwi customers are being treated fairly.05 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeBank worker charged over $400k fraudA Queenstown bank worker has been charged over allegations of a long-running $400,000 fraud in which money was paid into fictitious accounts.03 Apr 10:59 PM
Banking and financeEx-Brit banker faces more rates-rigging chargesNZ resident and former British banker Darrell Read faces more criminal proceedings, from Britain's Serious Fraud Office, for his part in an alleged international rates-rigging scheme.03 Apr 08:30 PM
Banking and financeCaution over 100% home loan offersA "financial coaching" company which can avoid new mortgage-lending limits placed on banks is offering 100 per cent finance to families wanting to buy their first home.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss to lead Oz parentThe Bank of New Zealand has again proven to be something of a springboard, propelling its current chief executive, Andrew Thorburn, to the role of chief executive of the parent company, National Australia Bank, in Melbourne.03 Apr 03:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls on lower dairy commodity pricesThe kiwi was the worst performing currency tracked by Reuters overnight, falling as low 85.45 US cents after rising as high as 87 cents earlier this week.02 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandGuide to the best mortgage ratesHomeowners could save more than $90,000 over the life of their mortgages by shopping around, according to an analysis of 95 floating home loans.02 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeDeadline in rate swap cases moves to mid-yearThe Commerce Commission has deferred its call on whether to lay proceedings against three banks involved in its interest rate swaps investigation as it is assessing new information in the cases.02 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeAust businesses urge caution on interest ratesAustralian business groups are urging the Reserve Bank to exercise caution before considering raising interest rates, given improving signs in the economy are not yet widespread.01 Apr 11:10 PM
Banking and financeIMF says kiwi dollar overvaluedThe New Zealand dollar is overvalued by between 5 and 15 per cent, the International Monetary Fund reckons.31 Mar 03:15 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank class action deadline loomsKiwibank customers have until tonight to sign up to class-action style litigation over allegedly "unfair penalty" fees.30 Mar 09:34 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwiSaver default fund numbers beefed upCommerce Minister Craig Foss has beefed up the number of KiwiSaver default providers that members are automatically enrolled into when they sign up.27 Mar 08:26 PM
BusinessThe tech future of NZ banking - Cyrus Daruwala Branches like cosy libraries? More friendly ATM's? Visiting banking technology expert Cyrus Daruwala talks to the Herald's Chris Daniels.Watch26 Mar 09:42 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as reports raise concerns about global growth24 Mar 07:57 PM
