New Zealand'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHe offered to buy an Auckland house - when he couldn't pay, it cost him $429,000Would-be buyer argued vendors should have accepted his lower offer, but he failed.20 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnder-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per yearThe cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How much are you paying in 'lazy tax'?OPINION: Banks make money from our complacency.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fifteen years after Lehman, we still need to fix financial supervisionFT: It must be made easier for regulators to act intelligently and independently.15 Sep 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeExpat Kiwi sues US Treasury over sanctions for being on board of Russian bankThe banker claims he resigned from the board weeks before the sanction was imposed.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFinancial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwiseA glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJenée Tibshraeny: Are all these mortgage rate hikes justified?ANALYSIS: It takes just one big bank to hike rates for the others to follow.11 Sep 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I sell up in the face of mortgage rate rises?OPINION: I bought at the peak of the market in 2021 but now stand to make a loss.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold, cites China as a riskBut the bank has left the door open for further rate hikes.05 Sep 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB hikes fixed mortgage rates as borrowers snub floating ratesA closer look at how long borrowers are fixing their mortgages for.05 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannMarket Watch: What high interest rates mean for sharemarket investorsWatch: Is it time to head for bank deposits?03 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank’s money printing boosts Kiwibank’s profitsThe state-owned bank continues to enjoy relatively cheap RBNZ funding.24 Aug 05:55 AM
Banking and financeThird major bank hikes mortgage rates this weekWestpac is lifting its mortgage and term deposit rates from tomorrow.24 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMaat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - TuffinInvestors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?23 Aug 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ follows ASB with another round of interest rate hikesBanks target increasingly popular longer-dated mortgages, as they raise rates again.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCourt claim on $41.3m loss via Nido schemes explainedShareholders put $47.2m into schemes to fund the store, hoping for big returns.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.16 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCustomers desperate as Auckland-based crypto firm denies access to fundsA mum of two is distraught after losing access to $40,000.15 Aug 04:00 AM
Banking and financeHouse market rebound fails to igniteMore competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.14 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandScam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'14 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCredit Suisse retail investors plan lawsuit challenging UBS takeoverFinancial Times: Class action claim includes hundreds of failed bank’s former employees.14 Aug 01:04 AM
Banking and financeEftpos plummets in popularity as newer forms of payment emergeEftpos, the payment system widely used in NZ is plummeting in popularity.11 Aug 10:13 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Sir John Key on debt defaults, bank profitsThe head of New Zealand’s biggest bank says he’s surprised by the lack of mortgage defaults but expects it will get worse.Watch10 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB boss: Interest rate pain will emerge over timeMortgage rates north of 6 per cent are yet to be felt by around half of ASB customers.10 Aug 01:50 AM
Official Cash RateBank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComComPreliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.10 Aug 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac strike: Demonstration and ‘capitalist pig’ at Britomart'They have to be very, very angry to go on strike,' union says of rare bank worker action.09 Aug 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuy now, pay later sector avoids heavy-handed rulesGovernment takes 'proportionate' approach towards BNPL regulation.08 Aug 06:14 PM