Westpac post record half-year
An improving economy and a massive reduction in bad loans helped Westpac New Zealand post a record half-year profit.
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Westpac chief takes pay cut - earns just $3.16m
Westpac's New Zealand boss earned more than $3 million in 2013 despite taking a pay cut.
Big banks' record profits
New Zealand's big four banks collectively made more than $3.5 billion in the last year in another record year for the sector.
Westpac cuts high-risk loans
Westpac chief executive Peter Clare says the bank's rivals have been left with a "hangover" after pushing forward with mortgage pre-approvals.
Big Aussie banks rack up $31b in profits
The big four Australian banks made more than A$27 billion (NZT $31b) in profits in the past year, making Australasia's banking sector one of the world's most successful.
Widespread bank pay delay
Payments between New Zealand banks have been restored after a glitch at ANZ New Zealand led to industry-wide disruptions.
Woman with spinal injury airlifted to hospital
A woman who suffered a suspected spinal injury while playing touch rugby was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter last night.
Westpac cuts pre-okayed mortgages
Westpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.
Westpac cuts 2-year mortgage rate
Westpac has dropped its two-year fixed rate home loan but at the same time hiked its one-year rate.
Summer surge tipped for NZ tourism
After being in the doldrums for most of the last 10 years, the tourism sector is being tipped to go through an upturn.
Bank rules sour home loans
Low-deposit mortgages will not only be harder to get from the end of this month, but they will be a lot more expensive.
Seven cyclists hit by van
The driver of a van which collided with a group of cyclists in Waikato this afternoon has told of his shock at the scene of the crash.
Kiwibank hikes mortgage rates
Kiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.
Home loan? There's an app for that
Kiwi house buyers can now get a mortgage on their cellphones - a first for New Zealand and Australia.
Sam Judd: New way for farmers to make money
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Kiwis increase appetite for credit
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Drought pushes dairy prices up 14pc
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