PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuild Partners collapse: Who wants $12.7m from construction company?The amount is far worse than the approximately $5m initially thought to be owed.19 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandArrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-showThe man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateClaims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33mThe complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: NZ's debt woes, recession versus inflation, cheese price crazinessOPINION: When cheap cheese drives people crazy, and why private debt is a public problem.18 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeApple scraps ‘buy now, pay later’ service in the US just months after rolloutFinancial Times: iPhone maker pivots from Pay Later service after just one year.17 Jun 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuilder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover moneyBNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.16 Jun 11:49 PM
Banking and financeFight for control of Yemen’s banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economyRivalry over the banks is throwing Yemen’s financial system into deeper turmoil.16 Jun 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs NZ still in recession? Economic growth data revealed this weekDid the economy grow or shrink in the March quarter? And does it really matter?16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSleep pods, table tennis, roof-top BBQ... A look through BNZ's new Wellington officeThe new building on an old gas station site has helped revitalise downtown Wellington.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarming community says rural banking services as important as competition'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'13 Jun 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWorkers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboardsFinancial Times: 'Simulation of keyboard activity' claimed, finance company workers fired.13 Jun 08:58 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why fixed income investments are back in favourOpinion: How could higher yields cushion you against capital losses from more rate rises?12 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capitalOPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportCameron Bagrie: Major changes means it's time to slay dragonsOPINION: The scale of a monstrous problem has become clearer of late.12 Jun 04:59 PM
Capital markets reportFive global forces impacting investment decisionsHow might five global trends and upheavals affect your investments?12 Jun 04:59 PM
Banking and financePoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandFarmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'11 Jun 11:13 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank faces prosecution over $7m in customer overcharging'Serious' charges come after multiple errors in Kiwibank’s manual and electronic systems.11 Jun 12:05 AM
Banking and finance$55k back pocket hole: What you could be missing out in KiwiSaver cashWomen, young people and those in default funds are more likely to miss out.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is demanding action': Petition calls on Govt, banks to refund scam victimsAbout $200m was stolen from Kiwi victims in 2023 alone, with half of households targeted.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Banking Hub to remain openBanking hub hailed a success following trial.07 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed moneyThe pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.05 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandFamily 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNicola Willis reveals she's had to field a complaint over Adrian Orr's conductA long-standing spat over bank regulation continues.31 May 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAdrian Orr shares fiery 'letter to the editor' with bank bossesThe Reserve Bank governor says criticism of bank capital rules 'needs to be called out'.28 May 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Utter red herring' - Adrian Orr responds as bank capital saga resumesCommerce Commission market study gives opponents of capital rules a platform.24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s top finance professionals: The big winners at the Infinz AwardsThe Institute of Finance Professionals hosted its annual awards dinner last Thursday.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say FedsFarmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.22 May 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCalculated bluff or dose of realism? Why RBNZ isn't pencilling in rate cut until later next yearEconomist notes this isn't the first time the RBNZ's talked tough before slashing rates.22 May 05:00 PM