PremiumPremiumPropertyMortgagee sales jump: One agent has listed 37 distressed propertiesNew Zealand’s distressed sale listings have nearly tripled in recent months.10 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
Banking and financeSign of bank competition? BNZ grows, but its profitability stays the sameBNZ CEO says businesses have been paying down debt, rather than investing.06 Nov 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I get paid a lot of money': Banker's $2m salary doubles over yearThe chief executive of Westpac's salary is 55 times the average Kiwi's. 05 Nov 03:57 AM
Banking and financeBorrowers get buffers back, as interest rates fall - Westpac CEOEconomic recovery in sight as average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments.02 Nov 11:13 PM
BusinessLocking in your mortgage: Is now the time to fix for 5% or less?Westpac and BNZ now offer five-year fixes at 4.99%, last seen in 2021.02 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: Why the gold debate is heating up as currencies lose groundKiwiSaver investors can now access gold through exchange-traded funds. 01 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessDivided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025The bank's governor pushed for a bigger cut, while another policymaker wanted none at all.29 Oct 06:58 PM
New ZealandANZ mobile app, internet banking stops working: Issues persist for customersBy 4.50pm today, more than 8000 reports of issues with ANZ banking had been lodged.29 Oct 02:56 AM
RacingAuckland Trotting Club left to carry enormous debt as sale falls throughThe Franklin Park sale falls through, leaving Auckland Trotting Club carrying huge debt.28 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandBank introduces lowest advertised mortgage rate on the marketThe move puts it ahead of its competitors, which are offering one-year rates of 4.49%. 28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Mojo deficit – why Kiwis still pin their hopes on property ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBank cuts fixed-term mortgage rate with now-lowest 18-month dealIt comes a week and a half after the Reserve Bank cut the OCR down to 2.5%. 20 Oct 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFintechs cheer open banking breakthrough - but key move still hangs in the balanceA good start, but less than halfway there.19 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldWorld’s banking system risks a $4.5t shock from the shadowsTraders fear problems in America’s private credit market could spread to Europe.18 Oct 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Travel newsKiwis losing big on hidden ATM fees while travelling abroadATM surcharges peaked in Vietnam at an average of 27.1%.16 Oct 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBuilder appointed to 32-level $201m Auckland CBD student towerThis week's $310m equity raise to repay bank debt and fund the construction of tower.16 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: When cash is no longer KingSavers may be rethinking term deposits as rate cuts reshape returns.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceReserve Bank to ease mortgage lending restrictionsFinance Minister Nicola Willis says the move will help first-home buyers.14 Oct 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHobson Green risingHousing estate built at Hobsonville, Auckland in 2021. Video posted to Facebook by surveying, architecture, design, structural engineering, & project management firm Hampton JonesWatch14 Oct 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors namedIt is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.13 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMortgage rate cuts ease financial pressure on home owners, more ahead on loansBanking data show decline in hardships and mortgage arrears.13 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Renting out your bach? Beware the tax trap that could cost you dearlyOPINION: It sounds like a conversation with an accountant is needed before doing this.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank more than triples office lease costs in the midst of staff layoffsOn top of the new 10-year lease, the RBNZ has allocated $14.5m to fit out the space.09 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more banks drop home loan rates after OCR cutKiwibank and BNZ have followed moves by other retail banks yesterday.08 Oct 09:59 PM
BusinessBank's stark warning hints at global falloutKristalina Georgieva warned inflated prices could mask deeper economic fragility.08 Oct 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Is the Reserve Bank gold-plating its regulations?OPINION: Nicola Willis now has power to push for a full independent review of the policy.08 Oct 08:00 PM
Business‘Harness the power’: Sharesies unveils debit card that invests as you spendKiwi platform says for every $100 spent, $1 will be invested. 08 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and finance'The sky is the limit': JPMorgan hit with $200m in lawyers' costs in high-profile caseCharlie Javice duped JPMorgan out of $304 million. The bank is picking up the legal tab.08 Oct 04:00 PM
