PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'I get paid a lot of money': Banker's $2m salary doubles over yearThe chief executive of Westpac's salary is 55 times the average Kiwi's. 05 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandBank introduces lowest advertised mortgage rate on the marketThe move puts it ahead of its competitors, which are offering one-year rates of 4.49%. 28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessFintechs cheer open banking breakthrough - but key move still hangs in the balance19 Oct 06:00 PM
BusinessBNZ cuts mortgage rates to match rivals ahead of OCR announcement All major banks have been cutting their home loan rates ahead of tomorrow's OCR decision.06 Oct 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists divided on extent of OCR rate cut this weekThe Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday.05 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTech Insider: Rod Drury backs Volley - a Kiwi ‘Venmo’, Huljiches invest in martech startup, Rocket Lab’s hiring spreeBrittany Fox said she has created a live tool to 'fix AI’s chaos-induced blind spot'.24 Sep 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEconomyJune 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
Sponsored StoriesSmall biz payments made simpleKiwibank’s QuickPay+ app makes getting paid faster and easier.09 Sep 08:50 PM
BusinessMajor bank lowers fixed lending rates to match other lenders after OCR cutThe bank has cut all its fixed rates.28 Aug 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwibank cites 'unforeseen circumstances' as Dannevirke branch closesMayoral candidates are concerned the closure will impact residents, including the elderly.27 Aug 01:16 AM
BusinessMajor bank lowers fixed lending rates after OCR cutAlmost all fixed mortgage lending terms have been cut this morning, the bank says.25 Aug 07:45 PM
Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutionsMajor work on loosening capital rules and part-privatising Kiwibank already under way. 22 Aug 01:52 AM
BusinessBNZ latest lender to lower variable rates after OCR cutMajor banks have dropped their fixed and floating lending rates in the past 24 hours.20 Aug 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChallenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy. 20 Aug 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
BusinessRate-cutting merry-go-round: More banks cut mortgage ratesKiwibank and Westpac are the latest to match rivals in lowering their home loan rates.13 Aug 10:24 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