PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank backs off from 'avocado on toast' references for first home buyersThe line has been removed from the bank's website.06 Jan 03:37 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank apologises after system crashed on Christmas Eve - shoppers left panicked"I went to swipe my card and it came up with 'card not honoured'..."24 Dec 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSummer questions: Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich on the next phase of recoveryKiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says banks need to take a medium-term view.23 Dec 10:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA takes legal action against KiwibankThe proceedings allege the bank made false or misleading representations over fee waivers.08 Dec 10:08 PM
Banking and financeANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen testWill banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?01 Dec 04:30 AM
Small BusinessConsumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reportsConsumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reports.17 Nov 11:49 PM
New Zealand15-minute cash splash: Hundreds of Kiwibank customers double-charged after system failureIn fifteen minutes more than 200 customers were double-charged for purchases.20 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Covid inflation shock hits hard - but will it last?The strength of inflation data has economists worried that rates may need to rise faster.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNo patience left: Kiwibank customers vent as online services go down againThe bank's online bank and app services have been down multiple times in recent weeks.06 Oct 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrace yourself for more mortgage interest rate risesBorrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.06 Oct 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic realityGDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.16 Sep 05:34 AM
Banking and financeCyber attack: Kiwibank still having access issuesThe bank has been under a cyber attack for over a week.12 Sep 09:53 PM
Banking and financeAnother cyber attack sends websites crashingA number of websites are down. CERT NZ says it is aware of a DDoS attack.07 Sep 11:50 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank customers fume at banking access outagesKiwibank says it's working hard to fix the issue.06 Sep 05:25 AM
New Zealand'It was horrid' - Woman tricked by lockdown scammersPublic warned to look out for scammers operating during lockdown.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Small BusinessPay wave fees waived, at least for nowBanks say they are giving small businesses some certainty.02 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank boss: How this lockdown is differentUncertainty remains the biggest challenge ahead, says CEO Steve Jurkovich.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeListed company reports: mixed bag of results for THL, NZX and KiwibankA rundown of figures behind the businesses.25 Aug 11:10 PM
Banking and financeStrong home lending boosts Kiwibank profitKiwibank has announced its full year result.25 Aug 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rates hikes postponed not cancelled (hopefully)Markets are betting that rates aren't on hold for long - we should hope they are right.18 Aug 06:00 AM
Banking and financeBuyers beware: Reserve Bank about to take 'larger hose' to housing marketThe days of loading up with debt could be numbered.12 Aug 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation is coming - Should we be worried? Kiwi experts weigh inIs inflation back to steal our wealth or does the modern world have it beat?29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hikeNew data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?16 Jul 05:40 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank drops two-year home loan rateKiwibank has seized the marketing opportunity.16 Jul 02:00 AM
Banking and financeHow much have prices risen? Big inflation reveal due this morningHow much did prices rise in the June quarter?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 yearsIt feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.13 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on itWestpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Could we make Westpac a Kiwi bank?The sale of Westpac NZ presents opportunity to change banking landscape for the better.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwibank New Zealander of the Year namedMicrobiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been named the 2021 New Zealander of the Year.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNo slowdown in home loan applications yet, says Kiwibank bossInvestors still on the hunt for property.25 Feb 04:35 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank plans to close seven branchesKiwibank made the announcement while releasing an improved half year result.24 Feb 08:36 PM