New Zealand'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP declineGDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.18 Sep 10:06 PM
PremiumEconomyJune quarter GDP seen as turning point after signs of strength fade awayData out this week is set to show the New Zealand economy stalled in the June quarter. 14 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumNew ZealandKiwibank cites 'unforeseen circumstances' as Dannevirke branch closes27 Aug 01:16 AM
Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutions22 Aug 01:52 AM
PremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? 17 Aug 07:00 PM
BusinessKiwibank warned for overcharging more than 8000 customers'We take this matter seriously and regret the error,' Kiwibank said.05 Aug 09:59 PM
Banking and financeGovt moves to part-privatise KiwibankWill investors be able to sell their shares to foreigners?29 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandSouth Island leads economic recovery as regional divide widensOtago and Southland are NZ's best performing regions in Kiwbank’s Annual Regional Note.25 Jul 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAugust rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen ToplisDespite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy. 21 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwibank chair who is also a priest: ‘There’s more to life than the corporate world’Jon Hartley has given two days of work a week ‘away’ for more than 20 years.14 Jul 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Deep, deep hole': Kiwibank economists call for more OCR cutsEconomists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.13 Jun 11:23 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
Interest ratesAnother major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZBut it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.08 Jun 11:21 PM
TechnologyTech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready toolPLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.04 Jun 07:04 AM
BusinessMajor bank ends Airpoints credit card rewardsState-owned Kiwibank said costs and regulations had increased, making it unviable.28 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming monthsThe money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.07 May 09:00 PM
Markets with Madison'Fuel for the engine': Kiwibank CEO on $500m capital injectionAnd where will the funding come from? 24 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM
Banking and financeBNZ fixed loan rate falls to 4.95% as major banks trim mortgage ratesSpecial rates are being offered under 5% after the OCR dropped 25 basis points.15 Apr 09:43 PM
New ZealandNew homes open doors for young disabled NorthlandersRest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09mProject completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.09 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat Trump’s tariffs mean for mortgage interest ratesThe new US tariffs have shaken international markets, causing a global share plunge.05 Apr 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBillions sitting idle: Should banks be more proactive to help us earn interest? A closer look at which banks prompt customers to get more bang for this buck.31 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandPioneering force in women’s health crowned New Zealander of the YearBev Lawton believes eliminating cervical cancer in New Zealand is 'within our grasp'. 20 Mar 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMansons wins non-notification for $650m Auckland office buildCliff-top site above Fanshawe St looks towards Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Interest ratesMore mortgage rates tumble after OCR cutAnother major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.21 Feb 12:09 AM
