BusinessMoney Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made publicListen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessWill NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.26 Aug 10:17 PM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
PremiumPersonal FinanceBillions sitting idle: Should banks be more proactive to help us earn interest? 31 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumBusinessUnemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?03 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTwo major banks make big cuts to home loan ratesMore relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.14 Oct 04:37 AM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing, infrastructure, cyber threats: McGrath's key concernsBipartisan approach to infrastructure can’t wait.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates againThe bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.24 Jul 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASBAs the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.17 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMajor bank drops mortgage rates, term depositsThe first bank moves to drop home loan rates after the Reserve Bank signals 'dovish' tone.11 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs NZ still in recession? Economic growth data revealed this weekDid the economy grow or shrink in the March quarter? And does it really matter?16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezedThe bank is New Zealand's largest.06 May 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNext few months will be ‘critical’ for economy says Westpac NZ CEOWestpac NZ CEO cites tense geopolitical environment adding to uncertainty.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-upAnd the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.02 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDecember spending on a “sharper decline than expected”Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.17 Jan 12:43 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence at highest level in nearly two yearsBank says more households expected the economy to strengthen over the coming year.17 Dec 11:26 PM
Banking and financeRetail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.11 Dec 10:46 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
Banking and financeMortgage relief? Westpac first major bank to start cutting rates againWestpac is cutting a range of its longer-term home loan rates.23 Nov 04:41 AM
Banking and financeWestpac NZ annual profit drops 7pc, says it is well-positionedThe bank reported a net profit of $963 million for September year.05 Nov 10:06 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSolution in reach after Westpac, The Warehouse strikesUnion confident talks made progress after strikes at bank, retailer.13 Oct 01:34 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence plummets furtherThe big concern for New Zealand households is the pressure on their finances.22 Sep 12:36 AM
Banking and financeNZ no longer in recession, GDP result exceeds expectationsStrong exports, IT services, manufacturing helped drive growth in second quarter.21 Sep 12:30 AM
