PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTo hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate callANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWatch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'22 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank boss calls for end to OCR hikes as bank posts record profitIndebted businesses struggling more than those with mortgages.22 Feb 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM attends Rātana, costly crossings and debt-to-income restrictions | Focus Morning Bulletin January 24, 2024The Prime Minister gets set to attend Ratana, why pedestrian crossings cost thousands more in Auckland and the Reserve Bank’s debt-to-income proposal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch23 Jan 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat to expect from the housing market in 2024Kiwibank chief economist offers up a primer for the state of the NZ property market.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
Banking and financeShock as GDP falls 0.3 per cent in September quarterThe country's economy shrank in late winter and early spring, confounding experts.13 Dec 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?27 Nov 02:30 AM
Sponsored StoriesHow to make a win-win-win from wasteKiwibank backs Wonky Box in new era of food waste reduction - to the benefit of growers...26 Nov 11:00 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank lifts short term home loan rates as pressure builds on homeownersHomeowners are still facing increasing mortgage rates.20 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandBorder alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money launderingVictim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank saysEconomists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.17 Oct 03:55 AM
Sponsored StoriesThe sequel to Sequal: rapid growthPartnership with Kiwibank sees 100% growth in timber company.15 Oct 11:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesThe bank which customised itself for a customerTimber processors Sequal made a technology breakthrough, so Kiwibank cut itself a new path15 Oct 07:38 AM
Sponsored StoriesSustainable drinks company partners with fellow B-Corp Kiwibank to take on the worldChia Sisters introduces game-changing drinks packaging taking inspiration from an unexpect15 Oct 07:38 AM
Sponsored StoriesWellington electric ferry spawns a whole new export industryHow a curious mindset led to New Zealand’s first electric ferry company..15 Oct 07:38 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800kThe bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.12 Oct 02:50 AM
Banking and financeUrge to splurge dries out in new card spending dataPools are tanking, but Barbenheimer and some hardy perennial fixes were star performers.10 Oct 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank lifts mortgage rates as all eyes go on next OCR moveLast week's strong GDP raised expectations mortgage rates would continue to climb.24 Sep 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
Banking and financeHouse market rebound fails to igniteMore competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.14 Aug 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCapital injection means Kiwibank could up lending by 14pcCan the state-owned bank be a "disrupter"?03 Aug 12:24 AM
Banking and financeWestpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - againMore banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.24 Jul 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why can’t banks be open about open banking?OPINION: They have it in Australia and the UK but why not here?01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$77k credit card shock: Banking glitch hits thousands across NZCustomer's first thought at seeing $76k bill: 'What has my wife done?'17 Jun 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Worst night of my life’: Man who lost $400k says 'money mule' a disbarred lawyer'They’re absolutely ruthless criminals and they need to be stopped'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Did we avoid recession? Economists make their callsData this week will reveal how the economy performed in the first quarter of the year14 Jun 08:18 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Ignore the conspiracy theorists; please continue to support queer peopleOpinion: Kiwibank, The Warehouse, Countdown harassed and intimidated.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesA sustainable idea borrowed from beerGame-changing juice packaging move reduces plastic waste.23 Apr 12:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shopping less but travelling and partying moreKiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.12 Apr 05:35 AM
Sponsored StoriesFerry goes electric; carbon slashedKiwibank-backed NZ innovation trailblazes a transport future.26 Mar 11:00 AM