PremiumPremiumBusinessSpark first-half profit improves, but still falls shy of expectationsA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.17 Feb 09:16 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Bitcoin's slide – does 'digital gold' belong in your KiwiSaver?OPINION: How bitcoin's crash tests its place in long-term KiwiSaver portfolios.17 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessFMA pushing for release of interim liquidation report into Chance VoightThe Christchurch investment firm has been in interim liquidation since December.17 Feb 02:50 AM
PremiumBusinessThree things to look for in Spark's earnings as it gears for leadership change15 Feb 08:00 PM
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Banking and financeFMA warns insurer after $700k motor policy overcharge hits 5000+ customers29 Jan 10:35 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investors25 Jan 03:00 PM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceFormer financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money'What’s he actually doing at the moment?' Judge asks as letter from Lithuania presented.14 Jan 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skylineTe Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not me': Top business leader warns of fake social media ads using his nameScammers have copied BNZ and Sharesies banners to make the offers look real.31 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessAbandoning home ownership may be changing how people behave at work and homeBy age 30, 15% of 1990-born renters had already abandoned hopes of buying a home.24 Dec 02:00 AM
Banking and financeFMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continuesThe appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.22 Dec 11:18 PM
Investment'Fully inform themselves': FMA issues warning to Chance Voight investorsBernard Whimp is seeking investor 'donations' to cover his mounting legal costs.22 Dec 03:50 AM
BusinessCouple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break feeThe couple faced an estimated $45,000 to $50,000 fee to exit their deal with a bank.22 Dec 01:27 AM
InvestmentCan Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcastA more financially literate new generation offers some hope. 21 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPatterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probeCraig Patterson has taken back control of Patterson Wealth, the company he founded. 18 Dec 08:36 PM
InvestmentChristchurch investment company being investigated by the FMAInterim liquidators have been appointed to six Chance Voight entities. 15 Dec 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakesOPINION: It's tough losing your mum at a young age.12 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessComvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifelineThe lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.11 Dec 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trustOPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeTower Insurance fined $7 million for misleading customersTower has repaid more than $11.7m to affected customers after the breach.09 Dec 02:44 AM
BusinessFMA chairman Craig Stobo under investigation by MBIEStobo will temporarily step aside from his Crown governance and advisory roles. 05 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The tax problem New Zealand cannot seem to solveOPINION: Australia and Germany make directors personally liable far earlier than NZ.03 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Greed and pride': $16m Ponzi fraudster denied freedom bidVictims outlined extensive harm they'd suffered, including losing retirement savings.02 Dec 06:00 PM
Business‘Deliberately misled clients’: Financial adviser obtained $42k in commissionJunpu Wang denies all allegations.02 Dec 01:27 AM
BusinessWhat the Du Val saga can teach us about investingA new podcast unpacks what happened with Du Val and what to look for when investing.30 Nov 06:00 PM
BDBDConstructionInside the rise of Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke and the $268m fall of Du ValStaff, investors and experts share new details in a podcast series from BusinessDesk.30 Nov 04:00 PM
