PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAre we out of recession? Economists make their picksAfter two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careNation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of livingHow the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.25 Jul 05:01 PM
Banking and financeWestpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - againMore banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.24 Jul 06:24 AM
Banking and finance‘Worst two hours of my life': Russell Brown conned by bank scammers'I wouldn't wish how I felt this evening on my worst enemy.'30 Jun 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profitsKPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.29 Jun 04:40 AM
Aged careScam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcementThe nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.20 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLower inflation on food prices ‘a long way away’, economists sayAnnual food price inflation is still close to 30-year highs.14 Jun 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetail spending slump signals looming economic downturnCard spending fell for the first time since February.12 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetail sales down, signs of 'stark' year for Kiwi householdsSome sectors sacrificed as surging cost of living forces tough choices.24 May 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac NZ’s boss sees risks of hard landing for NZ economyWestpac chief executive Catherine McGrath says more customers are feeling the pinch.08 May 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeData shows official inflation rates underestimates Kiwis' true painWho is feeling inflation the most and why.01 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac customers hit again: Store 'turning people away'The Australian-owned bank has apologised for the second time in a week.10 Jan 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$400k gone: The 'sickening gut punch' when you learn you've been scammedThey thought they'd invested $400,000 at Westpac. Weeks later they learned it was a scam.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChallenging year ahead, says Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrathWestpac NZ CEO says high cost of living and high interest rates will keep pressure on.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBank profits: Can Govt stop big four from making so much money?Should banks be raking in record profits during a cost of living crisis?09 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMore banks move to increase interest ratesSome mortgage rates are now over 7 per cent.21 Oct 03:58 AM
Banking and financeGrant Robertson upbeat despite huge global economic challengesMinister of Finance says any future support for business will be targeted.15 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ's recession tightrope walk has banks in guessing game"We are well and truly in an environment of slower growth," says ASB's Nathaniel Keall.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwibank 2.0 is 'a wealth of opportunity'OPINION: 'NZ is perhaps the only market that is so dominated by overseas-owned banks.'08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'1980s shock treatment' not needed: Why NZ will avoid recession - new bank reportWestpac: Economy needs to push through pain barrier because the results will be worth it.16 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldMajor Aussie employers advise working from home during new Covid surgeTwo of Australia's largest employers are instructing their staff to work from home.20 Jul 08:01 AM
Banking and finance'Food, fuel, housing': How much longer will the inflation pain last?Inflation may have reached its peak, but the pain will linger.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP slump: Why we're not halfway to recession ... yetThe economy will rebound from the Omicron slump, but the real pain may still be to come.16 Jun 05:45 AM
Banking and finance'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight monthNew data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.15 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Early bets in on path of economic growthEconomists say the first quarter was tough as Omicron kept people home.13 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDeloitte says Westpac NZ has made progress on liquidity risk managementRBNZ says it expects Westpac will build on its momentum to date.30 May 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Recession can't be ruled out': Sluggish retail data points to tough year aheadNew data shows retail had a slow start to year. It will only get tougher, economists say.24 May 03:00 AM
Banking and financeObituary: Westpac's change agent and former CEO diesHarry Price was the bank's New Zealand chief executive from 1992 to 1999.12 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shrug off inflation woes to spend more in AprilHospitality is the sector still doing it toughest StatsNZ card transaction data shows.09 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac increases branch hours but closes 18 ATMs as cash use fallsWestpac NZ chief executive says it had a solid result in a fast-changing market.09 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac half year cash profit up 9pc to $635mThe sale of its life insurance business gave a one-off gain of $126m.08 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnemployment tipped for another record lowLabour shortages have likely driven the strongest wage growth since 2009.03 May 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What's your excuse for not switching banks?OPINION: It's easy, and the same goes for your KiwiSaver.30 Apr 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$400k gone: The 'sickening gut punch' when you learn you've been scammedThey thought they'd invested $400,000 at Westpac. Weeks later they learned it was a scam.29 Apr 05:00 PM