PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks should be able to absorb credit losses - S&PS&P Global says banks should be able to handle the impact of the Covid-19 downturn.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank's latest emergency move ... and what comes nextNew Zealand's Reserve Bank has made another unorthodox policy move.30 Mar 04:54 AM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: 10,000 plus Kiwis seek home-loan reliefThousands of people have asked about taking a home-loan holiday.30 Mar 04:46 AM
Banking and financeSix-month home loan holiday: banks now ready to goA mortgage deferral won't be suitable for everyone.27 Mar 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: How Reserve Bank is fighting the virusCentral bank's mission is to make sure Government and banks have the money they need.26 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBank call centres overloaded, customers complain of two-hour waitBanks are still working through details of the government's six month mortgage relief.25 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandMike Hosking talks to Finance Minister Grant RobertsonMike Hosking talks to Finance Minister Grant Robertson about the mortgage holiday plan.Watch24 Mar 07:27 PM
Banking and financeGovt announces $6.2b loan guarantees for SMEsBusinesses with turnover of between $250,000 and $80 million will be eligible.24 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand'People won't lose their homes': Mortgage scheme to ease coronavirus hitA major financial support package for homeowners and businesses has been announced.24 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThousands of troubled businesses calling bank for helpThousands of businesses have called banks for financial support.23 Mar 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ major banks eye emergency relief for SME, mortgage borrowersBanks are looking at allowing SME and mortgage customers to suspend payments.22 Mar 09:30 PM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: Bank waives contactless debit fee for small businessesOne bank has moved as pressure mounts over contactless payment as a health issue.18 Mar 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe 2020 recession is 'here and now' - S&P GlobalNZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.18 Mar 05:00 AM
Banking and financePressure grows on banks to cut paywave costsBanks are facing mounting pressure to drop charges on contactless payments.17 Mar 10:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ bank credit losses will rise from low levelsBanks are well-placed to weather the coronavirus fallout, S&P says.17 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Banks have assured us of their value for years. Now's their chance to show usBanks have long argued their strength is vital to society. Now's their time to prove it.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCoronavirus: Fears banks could tighten home loan lendingBuyers employed in tourism may soon face a battle securing home loans due to coronavirus.15 Mar 04:49 PM
Banking and financeWestpac to offer interest-free loans for insulation, home heatingWestpac is making a push to address climate change.12 Mar 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank to virus-hit firms: Ring us sooner rather than laterIf you are in trouble call us now says bank boss.12 Mar 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStock market plunge: Trouble looms for first home buyers relying on KiwiSaver"Some settlements might not go ahead" - Bruce Patten.09 Mar 07:23 PM
Banking and financeCoronavirus crunch: First major bank warns recession 'probable'The yield on 10-year New Zealand Government bond has plunged to an all time low.09 Mar 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careElderly hit hardest as cheques phased outElderly impacted by move towards a chequeless society.07 Mar 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentLetters: Recycling cost spurs poor choicesIf it's difficult or costly to recycle or dump, poorer people will make poor choices.05 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ stocks jump, investors optimistic about rate cut prospectsInvestors have cheered the response from central banks.02 Mar 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Coronavirus sucks but we need to confront the economic riskA coronavirus slump provides a stark test for the two different ends of the NZ economy.29 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy bank advertising has skyrocketedWhy big banks are spending up large to get your attention.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSecond bank facing potential compo payout over credit disclosure issuesKiwibank prepares to wear cost of "disclosure issues".26 Feb 04:56 AM
Banking and financePensioners could lose home after $280,000 'fraud' by Westpac introducerA Melbourne couple fear they will be left homeless.22 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe interview: ANZ's new CEO Antonia WatsonANZ's new chief executive Antonia Watson on rebuilding the reputation of the bank.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSeeing double: Westpac customers vent as glitch duplicates paymentsWestpac customers have had double payments going out and into their accounts.21 Feb 04:37 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank boss forecasts flat profits for years as it focuses on growthKiwibank's half year profit has been released.20 Feb 09:43 PM
Banking and financeThe great NZ money industry: Banks make $5.71 billionBank profits have fallen slightly in the last year.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWhat's on the watch out list for ASB bossASB bank's cash profit was flat after a lower cash rate put the squeeze on its margin.12 Feb 04:39 AM
Banking and financeThese five fund managers made more than a US$1 billion each in 2019They made a combined US$12 billion US dollars.11 Feb 11:07 PM