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
New ZealandBNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia in bid to close Gloriavale accountsBNZ wants to terminate its 40-year banking relationship with the West Coast community.30 May 08:46 AM
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 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBanks less trusted than supermarkets - Consumer NZ surveyPublic trust in banks falls as profits surge in the middle of a cost of living crisis.12 May 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks tentative about teaming up with Govt to invest in SMEsBusiness Growth Fund a step closer to being set up, but banks are yet to commit.26 Apr 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOhakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now brokeAn award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.21 Apr 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFour Wellington bars insolvent: IRD, dozens of employees and businesses among creditorsLiquidators found no updated financial statements or recently recorded transactions.20 Mar 04:34 AM
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
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
AirlinesCost to business 'enormous', banks offer victims help"Hard times will be ahead."28 Jan 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ changes staff performance scheme - FMA wants to ensure customers are OKThe bank will need to show how the move is consistent with new regulations.18 Jan 04:20 AM
New Zealand'It would've bought you a house': The single Kiwi banknote once worth $15,000Specimen banknote once changed hands for almost $100,000.17 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Bad news for borrowers as RBNZ gets tough on inflationThe RBNZ's big commitment to beating inflation looks like bad news for mortgage holders.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ economist: Chances of recession 'rising by the day'The chances of getting through this interest rate cycle with a "soft landing" are fading.11 May 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Best of the best': Bank's amazing art collection to be sold for charityThe BNZ will sell its valuable art collection to raise money for a community charity.27 Apr 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR preview: Rates sure to rise - but by how much?Odds are evenly split on the RBNZ delivering a double shot to interest rates this week.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill the Reserve Bank deliver a single or double shot this week?The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$8m debt claimed but no sign of the cash: 'Where did it go?'Inside a property developer's banning order - the $8m loan with no apparent paperwork.16 Dec 09:33 PM
Banking and financeGDP Preview - How much damage did Delta do to the economy?Third quarter GDP will show a big fall, reflecting the nationwide lock down12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanned: Property developer barred from running a companyAuckland property developer banned from being a director over $860,000 earthworks bill.28 Oct 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decadeNZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.17 Oct 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Lockdown call signals longer grind for economyWhile changes mean more freedom for families they offer no fresh hope for business - yet.04 Oct 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomic outlook dims as NZ moves away from 'zero-Covid' strategy - BNZChristmas retail rebound expectations trimmed as Covid spread ends elimination hope04 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.13 Sep 05:20 PM
Small BusinessPay wave fees waived, at least for nowBanks say they are giving small businesses some certainty.02 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs it all over for the economic boom?ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.30 Aug 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRBNZ should consider double interest rate hike - ASB economistHiking more aggressively next week could head off inflation risk and cool housing.09 Aug 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hikeNew data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?16 Jul 05:40 AM
Banking and financeMoney Talks: Renata Blair - Bringing a Māori world view to bankingLiam Dann talks to BNZ's Renata Blair about bridging the cultural divide in banking.29 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on itWestpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Why good jobs data could point to higher interest ratesStrong numbers tomorrow may raise more alarm bells than weak data, economists say.02 Feb 04:33 AM
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