PremiumPremiumEconomyNew jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally fallingLabour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.03 Feb 04:02 PM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 yearsOne victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash were pest control contractors29 Jan 04:39 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam Dann‘Dirty details creep us out the most’: How inflation threatens the recovery - Inside Economics27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumInterest ratesHome-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottom22 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHirepool hit with second loss, directors push out debt refinancing deadline Hirepool’s net loss blew out to $13.49m in 2025 as hire revenue slumped.30 Dec 01:00 AM
BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions rankedMotor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgagesThe rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.18 Dec 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStrong growth: GDP up by 1.1% in third quarter, better than expectedThe 1.1% rise was broad-based, with 14 of 16 industries growing.17 Dec 09:50 PM
BusinessConsumer confidence lifts to highest level in 2025The number of people who expect economic conditions to improve is its highest since 2021.16 Dec 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal NZ house values down 31.3% since peak of October 2021New REINZ data only focuses on month-to-month changes.15 Dec 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack in growth: GDP data to confirm recovery hopesGDP data for the September quarter, due this week, are expected to show a strong bounce.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBanks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage ratesAre banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery?12 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessAnother bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis pointsLonger-term mortgage rates are marching back up.11 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discountsBank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.11 Dec 07:16 AM
Herald NOWWhy is Westpac lifting interest rates?Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhol explains the bank's decision to increase interest rates despite OCR cuts.Watch10 Dec 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Gentrack sell-off drives NZ sharemarket downThe NZX moved lower as investors reacted to changing mortgage rates from Westpac.10 Dec 05:09 AM
Official Cash RateWestpac lifts interest rates by whopping 30 basis pointsIs this what the Reserve Bank wanted?09 Dec 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
Banking and finance'Largest penalty so far': Westpac hit over lending failuresThe High Court imposed a $3.64m fine on Westpac over loan disclosure failures.28 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandMajor banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.26 Nov 04:21 AM
Business'Spending hangover': Black Friday warning ahead of busy shopping weekShoppers are warned to stick to their spending limits and look past the sales hype.23 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFury as Auckland professional avoids jail for role in $2m fraudThe Beca costings expert had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Poverty porn’: Letele accuses Westpac of using foodbank to show off volunteer visitThe social activist says he felt his BBM charity was being used for online promotion.12 Nov 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew 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
RetailHow a small-town cafe became a top franchise success storyKelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.03 Nov 12:25 AM
