PremiumPremiumBusinessFed's top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump's advisers pushed to demote himMichael Barr is an influential banking figure and will remain on the Fed's board.07 Jan 04:09 AM
Business‘Sales declined significantly’: Barfoot & Thompson on December residential trade'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'06 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597mChallenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.05 Jan 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne Bay council pays over $20m a year in debt interestDebt is climbing for all but one council in Hawke’s Bay. Here is how much each has.03 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTen most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest yearValue of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rulesAucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and finance‘We didn’t have any food in the house’: NZ's highest paid female exec on childhood trialsASB chief Vittoria Shortt talks to Liam Dann about her banking journey.27 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessOnline banking outage hits customers a day out from ChristmasThousands of people have reported issues accessing their ANZ accounts.23 Dec 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHousing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development'Some people can’t remember anyone in their family owning a home.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.17 Dec 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recessionData due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne killed, one critical in Coromandel incident, Kiwibank predicts growth | NZ Herald News UpdateA 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.Watch13 Dec 07:16 PM
BusinessSyrian assets worth $190m frozen in SwitzerlandBut a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.11 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for nowOPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.10 Dec 06:16 PM
BusinessThe ATMs that charge $2.50 (or more) for a withdrawalConsumer NZ: 'Disappointed by high fees at non-bank ATMs, urges access to cash for all.'09 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandGovernment's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 06:15 PM
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