PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill inflation top 7pc today? Economists expect highest in 30 yearsStatsNZ releases Consumer Price Index data for the March quarter this Thursday.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHouse prices in 'full retreat' as FOMO gives way to fear of overpayingNew REINZ data shows the housing market cooling faster than expected, economists say.14 Apr 05:42 AM
Banking and financeProfits under pressure: Dark clouds hanging over banking sectorDecember's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRetail spending dips in March as petrol prices biteOmicron-related nervousness likely to remain a drag on spending for some time.11 Apr 01:23 AM
Banking and financeMore Kiwis worried about rising costs than Covid's impact on economyMany make spending changes, but expert says "people aren't panicking, they are adjusting".07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Tougher economic year ahead? How dark will it get?Are we emerging from the grip of Covid straight into a full-blown economic meltdown?26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJobs strength points to even lower unemployment - surveyNo shortage of jobs but wages are struggling to keep up, employment survey finds.23 Mar 09:10 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFCThe confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.21 Mar 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: GDP underwhelms, points to tougher year aheadThe economy rebounded out of the Delta lock down but the data didn't beat expectations.17 Mar 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP preview: Is the economy still strong?Strong GDP growth in late 2022 will provide a solid foundation for tackling inflation.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRecord profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRussian conflict won't hurt trade but inflation risk real, says WestpacHigher inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine could mean a faster rise in interest rates.28 Feb 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Where Kiwis will pay the price for Putin's warWe will feel the shock of war at the petrol pump, on our investments and interest rates.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlookA slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill the Reserve Bank deliver a single or double shot this week?The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFonterra runs the numbers after dairy prices go on a tearWestpac has revised up next year's milk price forecast after another strong dairy auction.16 Feb 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.15 Feb 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ inflation expectations build, bond yields hit 5-year highNZ bond yields have pushed higher on the back of a high US CPI number.11 Feb 04:42 AM
Banking and financeThe Covid impact: Kiwis want bigger, better homes and to move away from AucklandRenovation is high on the list for those staying put: survey08 Feb 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Good times for jobseekers but inflation risk loomsOPINION: The tightest labour market in decades is a double-edged sword for the economy.02 Feb 04:42 AM
Banking and financeGovt to review controversial mortgage lending rulesDavid Clark claims responsible lending rules weren't being followed by banks.31 Jan 06:14 PM
Banking and financeAnother top executive leaves Westpac NZKaren Silk has joined the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.27 Jan 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedyFive-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac hires two new senior execsBanks appoints new chief financial officer and chief transformation officer.20 Dec 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMetlifecare expands debt facilities by $650m'We need enough land to have a good-sized land bank to open new villages,' says CEO.13 Dec 04:22 AM
Banking and financeGDP Preview - How much damage did Delta do to the economy?Third quarter GDP will show a big fall, reflecting the nationwide lock down12 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeReport finds 'material shortcomings' in Westpac NZ board's oversightThe bank was ordered to get an independent report done back in March.25 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRBNZ to lift interest rate this week, but by how much?Markets will look to RBNZ governor Adrian Orr for clues on how high rates might head.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Interest rate rises just getting startedMortgages will cost more but rates are still low by historic standards.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomy poised for solid rebound in 2022 - WestpacRecord export prices and ongoing construction boom will help maintain economic momentum.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNew Westpac NZ CEO's Covid warningCatherine McGrath will draw on her experience of banking with Covid in the UK.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeWarehouse reveals terms of its sustainable loanThe Warehouse signs a $70 million "sustainability-linked loan" with Westpac NZ.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac bank's $1b profit - excessive or reasonable? The CEO speaksWestpac NZ's result for the September year was up 56 per cent.01 Nov 05:02 AM