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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How switching banks could benefit you OPINION: The case for breaking banking loyalty and saving money.17 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi summer spending lifts as cultural habits changeThe data from Kiwibank shows Kiwis spent more on experiences than retail products.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
