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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSleep pods, table tennis, roof-top BBQ... A look through BNZ's new Wellington officeThe new building on an old gas station site has helped revitalise downtown Wellington.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed moneyThe pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.05 Jun 02:05 AM
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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSavers slowly capitalise on high interest ratesBNZ's profitability falls as savers shift their funds to accounts that pay more interest.02 May 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Little banking bubble': Scam victim slates Ombudsman ruling on full compo claimThe pair accused BNZ of missing crucial 'red flags' regarding a known scam.28 Apr 07:39 AM
Banking and financeBanks want government help with anti-scam centreWe can't do this alone, banks say in wake of huge scam losses.15 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHome-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and whyA 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland house builder Selah Homes liquidated: What went wrong?Secured creditors listed include the BNZ, PlaceMakers and The Warehouse.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for lossVictim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ director Douglas McKay calls timeBNZ chairman and former Auckland Council boss to step down.14 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandScam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company directorVictims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.13 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSharesies just had a record day: The winners and losersPLUS: A KiwiSaver update and a deposit partner mystery.11 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scamsBanks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.01 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesNavigating your business through 2024BNZ: know your numbers & seek help to maintain resilience.12 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis' resilience will be tested in 2024 - BNZ boss'Early on in my career, work became my life': BNZ chief's quest for work-life balance.21 Jan 11:34 PM
New Zealand'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.13 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP shocker: How badly is NZ’s economy really doing?The guinea pig economy, or as bad as Equatorial Guinea?15 Dec 12:23 AM
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