Banking and financeRecord profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBlunt warning: Govt told new lending rules would hurt first-home buyersBanks sent blunt warning that new lending laws would make banks more conservative.02 Mar 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHome loan applications sharply down, Kiwibank boss saysChief executive says the "kitchen sink" has been thrown at the housing market.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank profit up 16 per cent to $64mThe bank has announced it half-year result.23 Feb 08:10 PM
Banking and financeMortgage rates set to rise further after RBNZ lifts cash rateProperty price growth could fall below 5 per cent this year, an economist says.23 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank turning down three times as many vehicle loan applicants after credit law changeHeartland Bank boss calls for clarity on credit law.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeStrong lending growth boosts Heartland Group's profitBut the group warns tighter credit laws has slowed motor and home lending this year.21 Feb 09:18 PM
Banking and financeThe $2500 hitch: ANZ reopens door to low-deposit home loan borrowersBorrowers will have to meet a number of criteria to qualify.21 Feb 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance20 years on: What's the future of Kiwibank?Do we still need a government-owned bank and what difference has it made?18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank float worth considering, former CEO saysWhat's the future of Kiwibank?18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsClark rebuffs National lending offerDavid Clark has rebuffed a National offer to fix the mortgage lending crisis.17 Feb 01:13 AM
Banking and financeHouse sales drop to lowest levels since 1992 in some regions"Many point to access to finance" - Jen Baird on agents saying why the market fell.14 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMoney, cars and cash: Inside cops' covert money laundering investigationAbout $8.4m flowed through the bank accounts of Yinghui Zhang over a 20-month period.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why bumper bank profits are a double-edged swordOPINION: NZ's Australian-owned banks pay hefty dividends.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB chief Vittoria Shortt's warning: 'We haven't yet seen the full impact of Covid'Bank boss urges businesses to prepare now ahead of Omicron surge.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeASB cash profit up 22pc to $742 millionStrong lending growth bolsters profits.08 Feb 09:35 PM
Banking and financeThe Covid impact: Kiwis want bigger, better homes and to move away from AucklandRenovation is high on the list for those staying put: survey08 Feb 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCredit crunch or responsible lending? Has the law gone too far?The consumer finance law was tightened on December 1 but has it gone too far?03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlarm at lending rules review as families face crippling debtLending rules which have caught out first home buyers are badly needed, they say.03 Feb 02:00 AM
Banking and financeBank blames higher loan fees on credit law changeHeartland has increased its establishment loan fees.31 Jan 08:45 PM
Banking and financeGovt to review controversial mortgage lending rulesDavid Clark claims responsible lending rules weren't being followed by banks.31 Jan 06:14 PM
Banking and financeAnother top executive leaves Westpac NZKaren Silk has joined the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.27 Jan 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A nightmare': Lending changes pushing Kiwis to loan sharksBorrowers who have not missed payments for 20 years are being rejected for a loan.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lending an ear to warnings could have spared red facesOPINION: The consequences of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.21 Jan 04:40 AM
Banking and financeNew mum shocked by 90-day return to work mortgage conditionBank says it will approve loan only if mother returns to work within 90 days of birth.18 Jan 06:11 PM
PoliticsSpotlight on spending, mortgages: Banks raised alarm with Govt 3 years agoMinister orders inquiry into whether banks have overreacted to the new lending rules.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDamien Venuto: Government's good intentions fall short in lending law fiascoThe unintended consequences of legislative changes are hitting mortgage applicants.17 Jan 04:22 AM
Banking and financeWhy takeaways and Uber could now hurt your home loan chancesBanks now require a detailed breakdown of spending habits.12 Jan 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow much are landlords borrowing to buy investment properties?Data shows whether the new rules have had an impact on the investment category.11 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOdd things about 2021's largest property sale in NZCurious twists, turns in largest commercial property sale of 2021: here's why11 Jan 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan applicationMore home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.11 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandGreen Party discontent: Members walk, ex-MPs criticise leadershipFormer senior figures have accused the Greens of jettisoning core principles.08 Jan 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSummer questions: ASB CEO says NZ needs a plan beyond CovidVittoria Shortt expects 2022 will be another bumpy ride.25 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA letter to my 25yo self: By Sir John KeySir John: 'Take life, your job and your responsibilities seriously, but not yourself.'25 Dec 04:00 PM