PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs NZ still in recession? Economic growth data revealed this weekDid the economy grow or shrink in the March quarter? And does it really matter?16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farm receivership: Bank owed $36.5m, court rules on lease liabilityReceivers get liability relief to maintain livestock after farm enterprise folds.13 May 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of propertyThe Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezedThe bank is New Zealand's largest.06 May 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-upAnd the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chasing rainbows': Home buyers getting fussy while vendors seek 'Lotto win' sales'I think the market's bottomed out and it is consolidating now.'24 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman under fire, Wayne Brown’s blunt email and posties voice concerns | Focus Morning Bulletin March 18, 2024Ombudsman ruling called out as ‘victim blaming’, Wayne Brown fires up in an email over raised crossings and NZ Post’s new plan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald / New Zealand StoryWatch17 Mar 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ director Douglas McKay calls timeBNZ chairman and former Auckland Council boss to step down.14 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandBanks drop interest rates, for some mortgage holders at leastA less aggressive Reserve Bank posture has influenced some big banks to cut mortgage rates. ZB's Andrew Dickens discusses the issues with the Herald's John Weekes. Video / NZHeraldWatch06 Mar 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTo hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate callANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.25 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Deposit demandThe amount of money in bank term deposits has hit $213 billion - up 36 per cent in three years. An ANZ bank executive explains if it will keep paying rates this high and who is better off investing. Video / Carson BluckWatch08 Feb 06:00 PM
Markets with MadisonBanks turn up the heat on high-growth fundsASB & BNZ want a slice of the aggressive investor. Milford CEO responds.30 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandMarkets with Madison: High-growth heatASB and BNZ have launched high-growth investment funds as more money flows to active managers. How the CEO of Milford Asset Management plans to curb the competition. Video / NZHeraldWatch30 Nov 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?27 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConcrete data points to NZ building slowdownAnother fall in concrete production indicates an eventual decline in building activity.10 Nov 02:52 AM
Banking and financeBNZ profits from rising mortgage ratesBNZ's annual profit rose to $1.5 billion, despite the deteriorating economy.08 Nov 10:29 PM
Banking and financeJob adverts decline sharply, Seek report showsThe job market downturn "solidified" in October, BNZ says.08 Nov 10:28 PM
Banking and financeSharesies users get new instant pay wallet refill option with two big banksBigger wallet top-ups cheaper with open banking than using credit card, Apple or Google.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessContactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changesPayment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.21 Aug 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profitsKPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.29 Jun 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.21 Jun 06:32 PM
Aged careScam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcementThe nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.20 Jun 05:33 AM
New Zealand'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHamilton fast food company insolvent: Staff, bank, finance firms claim over $350kSales from a second outlet were lower than expected.14 Mar 04:27 AM
EconomyService sector booms as big crowds returnService sector expands as end of Covid-19 gathering limits brings in crowds.14 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandBank profits: Can Govt stop big four from making so much money?Should banks be raking in record profits during a cost of living crisis?09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHas inflation peaked? New data to reveal how high cost of living has risenConsumer price index data for the September quarter will provide insight into inflation.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outageBNZ customers were unable to use ATM cards or access online banking services for hours.16 Apr 03:55 AM
BusinessBusiness Hub: Dan HugginsBank of New Zealand CEO Dan Huggins talks his return to NZ and taking on the role amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTenant merry-go-round: BNZ Quay Park staff on the moveTenant merry-go-round follows announcement on Deloitte shift earlier this week.12 Aug 05:22 AM
VideoFocus Live: BNZ closing 38 branches across NZBNZ plans to close eight of its branches on Christmas Eve and a further 30 before the middle of next year. Video / Will TraffordWatch19 Nov 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Scammers are scumbags': Crooks target vulnerable during virus crisisScammers target virus fears to gain access to people's computers and banking records23 Mar 11:40 PM
BusinessFirst female CEO of BNZFirst female CEO of BNZ, Angela Mentis, speaks with the NZ Herald about how being a woman is beneficial to the role of Chief Executive Officer. / Jason OxenhamWatch06 Jun 02:43 AM