PoliticsGovernment inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisationThe capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.09 Dec 05:09 AM
Banking and financeGloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accountsTwo-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.09 Dec 04:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competitionChristopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’09 Dec 03:20 AM
KahuSir Richard Faull: From student to esteemed brain researcherSir Richard Faull to receive Honorary Doctor of Science from Otago University on 11 Dec.08 Dec 09:45 PM
BusinessInterest rates: Kiwibank cuts fixed mortgage rates, term depositsThe move follows other banks as longer-term rates creep lower.08 Dec 09:39 PM
Lifestyle'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRevolut applies for NZ banking licenceFintech hopes licence will enable it to offer new products and enhance consumers' trust.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swellsMarket in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZPLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.02 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term depositsASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.01 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBetter times ahead? What we can learn from the interest rate yield curveThe trend of NZ's steeping yield curve looks likely to continue into 2025.01 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBDHennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I bleed orange but this is awful': Mitre 10 selling properties to repay debt'Sale of several non-strategic property assets [to] re-cycle capital, reduce debt.'29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandYoung couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraudA young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.28 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still aheadOPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPayments company Wise says Kiwi SMEs are held back by foreign exchange feesWise is calling for changes to transparency around foreign exchange fees.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks roll out new scam protection tool: How confirmation of payee will workHow it works, what you'll see, and when you'll likely get it.28 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak on OCR newsChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media on the OCR newsWatch26 Nov 11:33 PM
Business$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategyChief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.24 Nov 08:32 PM
BusinessJail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in lossesDisaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.20 Nov 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgradeAuditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.20 Nov 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErnie Newman: Why NZ's banks resist open banking - a call for changeOPINION: Calls for stricter deadlines to boost competition and benefit consumers.17 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSustainable Business and Finance: Banking on green loansICBC New Zealand has set a green finance strategy.13 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAre tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks soDebate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.13 Nov 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bumpFinancial Times: Bankers forecast to make gains in recovery from two-year lull.12 Nov 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Dealing with financial disputesOPINION: No one is immune.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: Who will pay what to insure your savingsNicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.08 Nov 03:00 AM
BusinessANZ reports net profit of $2.3b in New ZealandANZ optimistic for the year ahead.07 Nov 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness28-level Auckland office tower half-empty: Why?'Wouldn’t say it is a ghost tower: it's poised to take advantage of improving conditions.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWill falling interest rates weaken bank profits? BNZ boss weighs inDan Huggins: Banks' abilities to cut deposit rates are limited in a competitive market.07 Nov 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRBNZ: Trump presidency will be marginally inflationaryGovernor Adrian Orr says the world has gone past 'peak global trade'.06 Nov 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'There is no one dominant bank' – Rabobank tells politiciansBoard chairman discredits ComCom's suggestion Kiwibank could be a 'maverick' bank.06 Nov 02:07 AM