Banking and financeHigh house prices pose economic riskGlobal ratings agency S&P says New Zealand's rapidly rising house prices are cranking up economic risks.24 Aug 04:45 AM
Banking and financeSmall towns stranded if branches closeThree towns will be left with no bank branches if Westpac goes ahead with a raft of planned closures.24 Aug 12:58 AM
Banking and financeForeigners buying 29pc of homes - lawyerA lawyer says foreigners buy 29 per cent of New Zealand properties, not 3 per cent as reported in official state data.23 Aug 10:43 PM
Banking and financeKiwiSaver boss calls for ethics reviewAfter revelations that some major KiwiSaver funds are invested in controversial companies one director is calling for an ethics review.23 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandElderly woman ram-raids bankThe woman accidentally rammed into the glass door on her mobility scooter, leaving the door shattered and her shaken.23 Aug 03:07 AM
Banking and financeHome loans fall ahead of LVR rulesThe number of home loans and amount being borrowed has dipped ahead of further lending restrictions, but one mortgage broker says 23 Aug 12:00 AM
Banking and financeBNZ message mix-up worries customersSome customers of the BNZ have received incorrect messages from the bank telling them their accounts are thousands of dollars in the red.22 Aug 10:41 PM
Banking and financeRate hike tipped as US economy nears Fed goalsA 2016 rate hike from the Fed is still under consideration, as the U.S. economy is close to meeting the central bank's goals.21 Aug 10:57 PM
Banking and financeRecord low home loan rate releasedHSBC has slashed its two year fixed home loan rate to a 50 year record low 3.79 per cent16 Aug 11:00 PM
Banking and financeHeartland Bank profits jump to $54.2mHeartland Bank has boosted its profits by 12.5 per cent to $54.2 million and says it is still on the acquisition trail. The local 16 Aug 12:20 AM
Banking and financeWhere are interest rates going?Higher fixed-term rates are not likely to deliver the funding boost that lenders are looking for, experts say.12 Aug 05:07 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank delays start of new rulesThe Reserve Bank has delayed the start of changes to investor loan-to-value restrictions (LVRs) nationwide from 1 September to 1 October 12 Aug 01:45 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending rises at record paceKiwis are opening their wallets with retail spending up for the June quarter, rising at the fastest pace in close to a decade.12 Aug 12:55 AM
Banking and financeBNZ shaves floating home loan rateThe BNZ has followed in the footsteps of its Australian-owned rivals shaving a tiny fraction off its floating mortgage rate and boosting 11 Aug 09:55 PM
Banking and financeWestpac bank branches to closeA union spokesman said up to 19 branches could close, putting up to 100 jobs at risk.11 Aug 04:14 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank passes on full OCR cutKiwibank is cutting 0.20 percentage points off its floating rate mortgages, while ANZ, ASB and Westpac will shave a smaller amount.11 Aug 02:54 AM
Banking and financeANZ, Westpac cut rates after OCR moveWestpac has now joined ANZ bank and cut mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank dropped the OCR this morning.11 Aug 12:40 AM
Banking and financeASB profits rise to $913 millionASB bank is forecasting a leap in its funding costs over the next year as international turmoil continues to weigh on wholesale money 09 Aug 11:20 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheBank-bashing shortsighted sportCOMMENT: As the world tunes into Rio Olympics, politicians in Canberra have turned their attention to another favourite sport of Australians: bank bashing.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyHickey: Banks should refuse to cut ratesCOMMENT: Normally the banks would just pass on the Cash Rate cut to mortgage borrowers and term-deposit savers, but this time is likely to be different.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe private banking of NZ's wealthiestHelicopter rides and late night trips to hotels are par for the course for bankers to New Zealand's wealthiest.05 Aug 09:45 PM
Banking and financeHouse loan limits tipped to have only limited impactNew restrictions on property investors could see nationwide house sales fall as much as 25pc in a year, but the effects are likely to be temporary .02 Aug 01:50 AM
Banking and finance900 Auckland homes to overseas buyersOverseas residents bought 1749 out of the 57,678 homes sold in New Zealand between April and June, newly-released data shows.01 Aug 01:10 AM
Banking and financeFonterra holds milkprice steadyThe dairy giant has stuck with its farmgate milkprice of $4.25.31 Jul 09:05 PM
Banking and financeASB punts on Fonterra sticking with $4.25 milk priceASB Bank is punting on Fonterra leaving its 2016/7 farmgate milk price forecast unchanged at $4.25 a kg of milk solids.29 Jul 03:35 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBusiness confidence dips, agriculture feels the pinchEconomists say the drop was largely seasonal, as construction remained positive.29 Jul 01:57 AM
Banking and financeANZ's Westie boss cuts limo driversShayne Elliott has ended the era of executive perks at the bank, the AFR says.29 Jul 01:55 AM
Banking and financeBanker gives full credit to the teamThe spirit of time spent on the rugby field permeates Martin Gaskell's career.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeOz-based Kiwis accuse ANZ of racial discriminationThe legal status of New Zealanders in Australia faces a test after Perth-based Kiwis Charles and Judith Cairns were granted leave 28 Jul 04:31 AM
BDBDBanking and financeANZ's court victory won't deter NZ litigants - LawyerAustralia's High Court has dismissed an appeal in a class action suit against fees charged by ANZ Bank.28 Jul 01:05 AM
Banking and financeHow much are NZ's big banks making?NZ's banks have shrugged off global market turmoil and depressed dairy sector to make a net profit of $1.2 billion in the first three months of this year.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe Economy Hub: Govt must move on housingWATCH: Liam Dann talks to economist Christina Leung and fund manager Matthew Goodson about lending restrictions.21 Jul 03:20 AM
Banking and financeHSBC exec in US$3.5b trading probeA senior HSBC executive has been released on $1 million bail after being charged with fraud.21 Jul 02:15 AM
Banking and financeTape of dad could jail banker son accused of offering stock tipsA Father's own words may send his son to prison.21 Jul 01:25 AM
