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OCR 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?

Concrete data points to NZ building slowdown

Another fall in concrete production indicates an eventual decline in building activity.

Rapidly rising rates bolster BNZ’s bottom line - CEO

CEO attributes bank's record bottom line to three key factors, not price gouging.

BNZ profits from rising mortgage rates

BNZ's annual profit rose to $1.5 billion, despite the deteriorating economy.

Job adverts decline sharply, Seek report shows

The job market downturn "solidified" in October, BNZ says.

Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation

Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.

JP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen money

The private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.

The Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concern

Strike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.

Sharesies users get new instant pay wallet refill option with two big banks

Bigger wallet top-ups cheaper with open banking than using credit card, Apple or Google.

Banks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profits

KPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.

Kiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m

'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.

Scam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcement

The nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.

$77k credit card shock: Banking glitch hits thousands across NZ

Customer's first thought at seeing $76k bill: 'What has my wife done?'

Alleged 'mule' arrested over $100K scam involving real estate agent

'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'

'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.”

BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia in bid to close Gloriavale accounts

BNZ wants to terminate its 40-year banking relationship with the West Coast community.

'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam

'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.

Banks less trusted than supermarkets - Consumer NZ survey

Public trust in banks falls as profits surge in the middle of a cost of living crisis.