New ZealandANZ stands by refund decision after $31,000 spent on customer’s stolen cardsBank believes she likely disclosed her password somehow or made it easy to guess.18 Dec 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePeak inflation? The new dilemma for central banksFinancial Times: Tough talk, but who can buy space for further rate rises?18 Dec 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Insidious impact': Pensioner loses $150k in elaborate Prezzy Card scamThe scammers accessed the man's computer and watched him via webcam.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Must the Reserve Bank wreck the economy to fight inflation?OPINION: A social justice researcher asks why we have to accept the RBNZ strategy.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHouseholds' shrinking savings as rising living costs eat into disposable income2022 predicted to be the first negative savings year for Kiwis since 2015.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNon-bank profits rise 57 per centKPMG report reveals how sector is coping.13 Dec 06:25 PM
New ZealandWarning of Christmas spike targeting online shoppersNearly $8m was lost to scammers in the last three months alone.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thievesRay Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac to water down card reward schemesUsers will have to spend more to get airpoints.05 Dec 12:34 AM
Banking and financeSecond major bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac follows on the back of ANZ, but by how much?30 Nov 04:27 AM
Banking and financeBank warns fight to stem inflation will spark global recessionOne of the world’s biggest banks has heralded disaster for 2023.29 Nov 11:27 PM
KahuBNZ and Māori sustainable agribusiness include social and cultural targetsBNZ inks a deal to the benefit of rangatahi Māori29 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ increases home loan rates - first major bank to hike after OCR riseThe move comes in the wake of last week's official cash rate hike.29 Nov 04:25 AM
Banking and financeFinancial abuse must become a crime, anti-violence campaigners sayHorror abuse cases: Banks encourage victims to come forward.23 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandIn tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savingsWestpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.23 Nov 04:42 PM
New ZealandGone in three months: Kiwi victims lose $9m to brazen scammersScammer have drained nearly $9m from victims in the last three months.22 Nov 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ's bumper dividendThe restrictions have come off how much the NZ banks can pay to Australian parents.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat bar should companies have to pass to enable access to banking data?Akahu founder says raising awareness will be key.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeNorthland seniors fight back against scammersScams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWestpac analysing victim's devices after internet banking theftRay Johnson lost $49,000 and wants Westpac to refund the money.13 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Reserve Bank governor needs to wake up to his roleBeing cool isn't part of the Reserve Bank governor's role.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeElon Musk sees Twitter becoming a quasi-bankNew CEO has talked in the past about turning the platform into an 'everything app'.12 Nov 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Robertson risks undermining independence of Reserve BankOPINION: Finance Minister should be taking steps to reinforce RBNZ's focus & independence.11 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReclaiming ambition: Two big ideas to upgrade New Zealand’s economy'If your house were to burn down, you probably wouldn’t build it back exactly the same.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTwo years too long for open banking to come in - banking criticBut the banks say they already have a lot on their plate.10 Nov 04:20 AM
PoliticsGovernment makes it easier to switch banksBanks will be required to share a customer's data with rivals.09 Nov 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Open banking - pros and consOPINION: Our editorial on the political furor around bank profits.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Jacinda Ardern hit out at banksOPINION: It's no accident that Jacinda Ardern took aim at New Zealand's banks.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBank profits: Can Govt stop big four from making so much money?Should banks be raking in record profits during a cost of living crisis?09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ boss defends record profitThe bank has announced a profit increase of 7 per cent to $1.4 billion.09 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSuper profits: Are banks making too much money?And what should be done about it.09 Nov 04:20 AM
Banking and financeBNZ profit rises 7% to $1.4 billionStrong business and home lending has helped drive BNZ’s profit up.08 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance50,000 Westpac home loan borrowers face big rate riseBank says it has a plan to support those borrowers.08 Nov 04:20 AM