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Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up

Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.

Major bank cuts key home loan rate

One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.

Nadine Higgins: Financial lessons I learned from a reno

OPINION: There are things you just don't know about until after.

Scammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000

Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.

TSB Bank speaks up about 'unequal capital requirements and regulation'

Kerry Boielle on what the Taranaki-based bank needs to better compete with the big banks.

Ernie Newman: Govt should be focused on fixing market failures

OPINION: Banking, supermarkets and electricity sector all ripe for better competition.

Kiwis making big waves across the ditch: NZ’s top expats in Oz

As more Kiwis head to Australian shores, our successful expats show how far we can go.

Fed's top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump's advisers pushed to demote him

Michael Barr is an influential banking figure and will remain on the Fed's board.

'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession

Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.

One killed, one critical in Coromandel incident, Kiwibank predicts growth | NZ Herald News Update

A 77yo man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Waiau, Coromandel yesterday. Kiwibank predicts growth in 2025, record migrant numbers leave NZ.

Syrian assets worth $190m frozen in Switzerland

But a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.

BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call

'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'

Editorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right direction

OPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now

OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.

The ATMs that charge $2.50 (or more) for a withdrawal

Consumer NZ: 'Disappointed by high fees at non-bank ATMs, urges access to cash for all.'

Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald