Banking and financeANZ profit falls 13 per cent to $1.54 billionANZ - the country's largest bank - has announced a 13 per cent drop in net profits to $1.54 billion for the year to September 30 . The 02 Nov 08:12 PM
AirlinesAmEx steps up competition with Airpoints boostAmEx is hoping to grab a bigger share of the credit card market with the launch of a new card offering the highest Airpoint dollar earn rate for purchases in NZ.27 Oct 03:00 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Shopping our way into debtCOMMENT: Two apparently unrelated things happened in the first week of October that say so much about New Zealand these days.16 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandKiwis 'drowning' in housing debt - LabourNew data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.29 Sep 02:37 AM
Banking and financeCouples are happier when they talk about moneyBaby boomers could take a cue from millennials, who are more likely to talk about money in their relationships.21 Sep 06:53 AM
Personal FinanceHow good is your credit rating?A new online service is promising to provide Kiwis with a quick and free way to find out their credit score.20 Sep 01:00 AM
Personal FinanceWhy forced home sales are fallingThe number of homeowners forced to sell because of debt has dropped 30 per cent in past year - which experts say is a sign of a more buoyant economy.08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannInstant family? Time to shed debtCOMMENT: For anyone who finds themselves in pickle, here's a story of sheer determination.07 Aug 08:35 PM
RetailPeters calls for credit card charges probeThere's been a call for credit card companies to be scrutinised for the levies they charge companies.04 Aug 12:34 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: How do you look (to a bank)?COMMENT: Putting in a loan application is like submitting your CV for a job - you want your best foot forward.24 Jul 09:20 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Who's responsible for retirement?COMMENT: You? Me? The government? Have your say.17 Jul 09:55 PM
Aged careThe richest US generation keep getting richerOlder boomers have experienced what is arguably the best-case scenario.13 Jul 06:10 PM
Banking and financeKiwi startup aims to reduce family lending woesLending to family members can be fraught with risks but a new business is aiming to reduce the down-side by providing a documenting 07 Jul 12:00 AM
InvestmentAuckland property: $400k deposit pleaseUnder growing pressure to control the housing market, John Key said that the Reserve Bank should consider targeting investors with tougher lending rules.05 Jul 11:07 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceData reveals 5.2pc households owe more than they ownA new government data set shows low interest rates have made borrowing more attractive.28 Jun 04:42 AM
Banking and financeFirm floats idea of national wills registerA company which helps people to write wills is pushing to get backing for an online national registry.28 Jun 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
Personal FinanceBusiness Insider: Fraudster's assets strippedOz accountant fails to keep fancy cars, posh house and NZ bank account.24 Jun 09:07 PM
Banking and financeTips to keep your cash from leaving with your kidsHere are some tips to save some extra cash once your children move out of home.10 Jun 09:55 PM
EconomyReady, set, crash: Could NZ be next?Someday, something will burst the swelling property bubble -- the fallout won't be pretty.09 Jun 06:27 PM
Personal FinanceStudent debt: 728,000 owe nearly $15 billionPeople need to ask whether course is worth it and how they'll pay off loans, says expert.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyThe indebted Kiwis in 'intensive care'New Zealanders officially have around $15.7b in consumer debt, but one money expert says it's actually much higher than that.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceFive ways to get out of debtAre you one of those swamped by debt? Here's our top tips to get it under control.07 Jun 05:53 AM
EconomyNation of Debt: Kiwi mortgage debt hits new highNZ is poised to exceed half a trillion dollars worth of gross debt as mortgage lending accelerates at its fastest rate since the global financial crisis.06 Jun 10:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannNation of Debt: Giddy new heights draw '87 reminderCOMMENT: NZ's total debt is poised to hit half a trillion dollars as mortgage lending surges to levels not seen since the global financial crisis.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceNZ's half-trillion-dollar debt bombKiwis are treating their houses like cash machines, piling on the debt as they watch the value of their properties soar.06 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyNation of Debt: How does NZ compare?New Zealand's household debt level is one of the highest in the developed world compared to the size of our economy.06 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: University numbers mean big businessCOMMENT: Does tertiary education needs a new approach?03 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal Finance'Lie detector' promoter in receivershipDavid Baty, the director of Prestige Events, still hasn't handed over ute prize to contest winners.07 Apr 12:20 AM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ to lend Virgin shareholders A$425mAir New Zealand and its fellow airline shareholders in Virgin Australia will provide one-year funding of A$425 million.21 Mar 12:15 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Doing the right thing with bad debtsCOMMENT: A daughter living abroad should be encouraged to face up and repay the money she owes, writes Mary Holm.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZ's dairy giant deeper in debtFonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 03:00 AM
