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
BDBDRetailElectronic spending up, led by hospitalityRetail spending on credit and debit cards rose in March, led by increased spending at bars and restaurants.10 Apr 11:45 PM
BDBDRetailTourists flexed credit cards more in NZ last monthTourists appear to be spending more on their credit cards in New Zealand, led by visitors from Australia and the UK.09 Mar 12:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeCard spending up in FebruaryRetail spending on electronic cards rose for a 10th straight month in February, led by an increase in consumables.08 Mar 11:06 PM
Personal FinanceShould you swap cc for peer-to-peer loan?Peer-to-peer lending is relatively new but there are now companies licensed to operate online platforms, matching up borrowers with lenders.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ retail spending hits record highNew Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.13 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandHilton guests warned to check bank statements after hackHilton confirms hackers stole guests' credit card payment information at some of its point-of-sale hotel systems.26 Nov 01:13 AM
BusinessHackers targeted Hilton hotel guestsGlobal hotel chain Hilton has revealed that it has been hacked and guests' credit card information has been stolen.25 Nov 12:54 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Teen's card shock a cautionary taleQ: A few years ago my daughter entered the workforce. She got a credit card with a limit of $500. Within a year the bank sent a letter raising the limit to $10,000.21 Aug 01:00 AM
Personal Finance'Rewards can be less than impressive'A new study says the glitz and glamour some credit card reward schemes promise is often unrealistic.17 Aug 04:13 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to win the credit card gameWinners pay off their debt in full each month, so they never pay any interest. If you're not in a position to do that, please - stop using your card.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Credit rating redemption is possibleBad credit ratings happen to people in all walks of life. Sometimes a catastrophe such as business failure, divorce or illness leaves an erstwhile financially healthy member of the public in dire straits.24 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending stalls in JuneThe economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.08 Jul 10:49 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Credit elephant in the roomWe spend a lot more using credit cards than we would with cash. How much more? A number of studies show how and why people spend more on credit than with cash, but there's no consensus as to how much.21 Jun 09:28 PM
BDBDBanking and financePaying by plastic on riseKiwis spent more on their electronic cards in May, as increased retailing of consumables offset a flat month.09 Jun 11:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCard spending slips in AprilCore retail spending (excluding fuel and vehicle-related spending) fell 0.8 per cent in April, the first time since last June.10 May 11:41 PM
Banking and financeBNZ slips after Airpoints goThe dropping of Airpoints from BNZ credit cards has lowered the bank's travel reward performance in the latest credit card research.05 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverSeven rules to fix your personal financesSetting yourself up for life financially can be done with seven easy steps.29 Apr 11:45 PM
Banking and financeConsumers flash cards as spending risesFor the March quarter as a whole core retail sales paid for by credit, debit or charge cards were up 2.7 per cent - the fastest quarterly growth since December 2006.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi shoppers hit the tills in MarchLatest stats show New Zealand consumers are starting to spend up in the shops, with electronic card spending up 3.7 per cent last month.12 Apr 11:55 PM
