BusinessNZ ranks low in wage growth post-CovidNZ ranks 25th out of 43 for GDP growth over past decade and 37th for the past two years.07 Sep 10:19 PM
PremiumNew ZealandHow architectural designer helped launder $235k and why his identity is still secretHe argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.29 Aug 04:03 AM
BusinessMajor bank lowers fixed lending rates to match other lenders after OCR cutThe bank has cut all its fixed rates.28 Aug 08:29 PM
PremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? 17 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandSome Hawke’s Bay shops may stop offering PayWave due to surcharge ban: Retail advocate01 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionDave Handley: Rising momentum - NZ agriculture heads into blockbuster yearNew Zealand’s rural sector enters the next 12 months with real momentum23 Jul 04:59 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAugust rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen ToplisDespite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy. 21 Jul 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Rising prices a risk to RBNZ's effort to avoid danger zoneDomestic inflation is above historic averages, a major concern for the Reserve Bank.20 Jul 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Economy'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakensBut the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.01 Jul 12:41 AM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to expect from today's GDP data?Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.18 Jun 04:00 PM
BusinessMajor bank cuts rates for second time in three weeksBNZ and Westpac now have the lowest six-month and one-year rates on the market.17 Jun 09:01 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
Interest ratesAnother major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZBut it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.08 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shoppingOPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessMajor NZ bank cuts home loan rates ahead of OCR decisionThe Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the Official Cash Rate tomorrow.26 May 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debtEconomists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.18 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The 'Trump effect' on marketsOPINION: Market volatility surged with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.13 May 04:59 PM
Business‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open bankingGovernment, banks respond.08 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming monthsThe money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.07 May 09:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBNZ preserves margins on flat half-yearBusinessDesk: BNZ outranks its Australian cousins for customer preference.07 May 12:26 AM
BusinessMilked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battleBNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Outside their appetite': Kiwi sex toy company's battle to find an insurerGirls Get Off rebuffed by 23 insurers over the nature of its business. 26 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM