RetailTourist spending bolsters retailersHigher spending by tourists continued to bolster retailers last month. Figures from Paymark show February spending was up 2.2 per 05 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandCrime spree: Couple pose as medical staffA couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmHelping family, without a feudDone properly, loans between family members can benefit everyone. It's up to you to weigh up the pros and cons, Mary Holm writes.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceOne in five hide money from partnerNearly one in five Kiwis has hidden savings or debt from their other half and women are the bigger culprits.12 Feb 11:29 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail spend up 5.6pc on last yearRetail spending continues to rise with electronic card transaction sales up 5.6 per cent or $270 million on the same period last year.12 Feb 10:23 PM
PropertyFrom dead broke to $1m homeownersAgainst the odds, a Kiwi and her partner transformed from broke credit card junkies to $1 million property owners. Here's how they did it.09 Feb 07:05 PM
Personal Finance$3.9 billion spending spree for KiwisKiwis are putting more on their credit card than ever before, raising concerns about how quickly that debt will be paid back.26 Jan 06:26 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Are credit card perks worth it?COMMENT: Kiwis love a good freebie. In the cut-through world of credit cards banks fight hard to grab our attention with juicy perks.22 Jan 02:00 AM
Personal FinanceKiwis urged to tackle credit card debtKiwis are more likely to let their credit card payments slip in the first three months of the year.17 Jan 10:31 PM
RetailKiwis spend whopping $6b in DecemberThe latest data from Paymark showed a 6.6 per cent increase in spending for the month of December on the last year.03 Jan 08:20 PM
Banking and financeKiwis spending more on ChristmasChristmas spending is shaping up to be strong across the country.18 Dec 08:07 PM
RetailCard spending falls on earthquake disruptionNew Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.08 Dec 11:03 PM
AirlinesForget buying stuff, Kiwis want to travelKiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express04 Dec 02:18 AM
TechnologyThe tech for when your card declinesMore financial services companies are embracing the technology.02 Dec 11:44 PM
Personal FinanceWhy two kids are better than one for your credit ratingPeople who are married and have two or three children are more likely to have a higher credit score than those with one or no children. Research 27 Nov 07:17 AM
Banking and financePaywave cards targeted by young thievesChildren as young as 12 are targeting contactless credit and debit cards in Rotorua.15 Nov 07:50 PM
BDBDRetailCard spending rises 0.6pc in OctoberThe nation's tourism boom drove up retail spending and demand for restaurants, takeaway shops, and accommodation.08 Nov 10:30 PM
Banking and financeLow-cost credit card market heats upCompetition in the low interest rate credit card market is heating up with a major bank launching a no fee card and a new entrant 06 Nov 08:00 PM
AirlinesAmEx steps up competition with Airpoints boostAmEx is hoping to grab a bigger share of the credit card market with the launch of a new card offering the highest Airpoint dollar earn rate for purchases in NZ.27 Oct 03:00 AM
Personal FinanceFive credit mistakes millennials makeAnyone who provides credit can see your history, so here's the biggest mistakes millennials make and how to avoid them.24 Oct 04:00 AM
BDBDEconomyPoor subsidise credit card reward schemesPoorer households in New Zealand are subsidising wealthier households to the tune of $59 million a year through credit card reward schemes.20 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandWoman stole mail to get meth moneyA woman who stole 300 pieces of mail to get money for her meth habit dodged a prison sentence in court today.14 Oct 03:16 AM
Personal FinanceQ-card operator expands into credit card marketQ-card operator hopes to double its consumer finance business in the next three years as it launches into credit card market.02 Oct 06:00 PM
Banking and financeWells Fargo CEO to give up $56mCEO of Wells Fargo agreed to forfeit $56m in performance pay as thousands of low-level employees allegedly set up sham accounts to meet sales quotas.28 Sep 02:05 AM
Personal FinanceHow good is your credit rating?A new online service is promising to provide Kiwis with a quick and free way to find out their credit score.20 Sep 01:00 AM
BDBDRetailElectronic card spending falls 0.4pcSpending on electronic cards fell in August, led by a decline at hospitality venues.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandEnvironment Canterbury goes onlineEnvironment Canterbury is publishing credit card expenditure on their website in a bid to increase its "openness and transparency."26 Aug 02:59 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending rises at record paceKiwis are opening their wallets with retail spending up for the June quarter, rising at the fastest pace in close to a decade.12 Aug 12:55 AM
RetailPeters calls for credit card charges probeThere's been a call for credit card companies to be scrutinised for the levies they charge companies.04 Aug 12:34 AM
RetailBrexit pushes NZ shoppers to UK sitesOnline retail sales were up 10 per cent June, according to the BNZ's latest monthly spending report.01 Aug 12:05 AM
CurrencyDemystifying blockchain: A basic user guideA tech-free user guide to the blockchain - the technology infrastructure behind bitcoin.15 Jul 10:00 PM
BDBDRetailCard spending up - lift in home, tourism spendRetail spending was up in June - with durable goods: furniture, hardware, appliances leading the charge.10 Jul 11:40 PM
BDBDRetailConsumer spending dived in UK post-BrexitAfter Thursday's Brexit vote, there has been a "dramatic" drop in credit card spending over last weekend.27 Jun 05:45 AM
BDBDRetailCard spending slips in May, first fall in 13 monthsNew Zealanders cut their retail spending on credit and debit cards for the first time in 13 months in May.09 Jun 11:30 PM
