BDBDBanking and financeOCR hike unlikely next weekAccelerating inflation isn't expected to sway the Reserve Bank from a March rate hike, as rising consumer prices firm up the outlook of a strengthening economy.21 Jan 12:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed ahead of inflation dataThe NZ dollar was little changed ahead of local inflation data which is expected to inform the Reserve Bank's decision when it reviews monetary policy next week.20 Jan 07:55 PM
Banking and financeBank ignites new mortgage warThe latest deal from a New Zealand bank to lure in new customers with "free" money and zero fees comes with a warning tag from financial experts.20 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar at 8-year high against AussieThe Kiwi dollar climbed to a new eight-year high after weak Aussie jobs data highlighted divergent interest rate outlooks between the neighbouring economies.16 Jan 08:17 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar hits 8-year high against AussieThe New Zealand dollar touched an eight-year against its trans-Tasman counterpart ahead of Australia employment figures.15 Jan 08:05 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains after weak US jobs figuresThe NZ dollar gained after weaker than expected US employment figures on Friday sapped optimism over the pace of the Fed's plans to scale back its asset purchase programme.12 Jan 07:50 PM
Banking and financeBanks eye low-deposit loansBanks are showing more interest in making low-deposit home loans after cutting back hard before Christmas, but it is mainly investors who are taking advantage.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeAverage house price hits $700kAuckland's average house price rose to a record in December as property values benefited from a lack of supply heading into summer.07 Jan 10:55 PM
Banking and financeBernanke tips stronger year for USFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has predicted a stronger year for the US economy in 2014.05 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessWatchdog signals action against banks over rural swap contractsThree banks facing potential legal action from the competition watchdog over their sale of interest rate swap contracts to farmers say they will continue to co-operate with the commission.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeEnglish: Housing inflation coolingThe rampant house price inflation which has pushed the dream of home ownership out of reach for thousands of New Zealanders is probably over, says English.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwi Income Property Trust stake for saleAn 8.6 per cent stake in giant listed landlord and Sylvia Park owner Kiwi Income Property Trust is now in play.16 Dec 04:30 PM
