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Liam Dann: Are we about to enjoy an encore of the rock-star economy?

Treasury's economic forecasts look rosy, but they include three very bold assumptions.

Credit card debacle: Widows claim bad treatment by banks

Grief-stricken women were left in tears after their appointments with the bank.

Widow's cancelled credit card 'needn't have happened'

Opinion: 'There is an obvious gap on the frontlines of customer service.'

'It's just so wrong': Bank strips pensioner of credit card, closes account after husband's death

Westpac has apologised and offered financial compensation.

Westpac boss: Sharing the load at home lightens load for everyone

OPINION: The unwritten rules of home life create disadvantages for men and women alike.

The $1.5b question: Who's really doing the domestic chores in NZ?

Report recommends a more even split of housework and childcare between couples.

Clampdown on banks' merchant fees could sink credit card loyalty schemes

Consumers could pay lower credit card surcharges but lose out in another way.

Liam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shock

The economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact

Housing boom 'past its peak': Why major bank now predicts prices will fall

'The current boom has, in one sense, already passed its peak' - Dominick Stephens.

Liam Dann: RBNZ pushes back on celebrating recovery too soon

The RBNZ is waging a battle with bullish markets over recovery expectations.

NZ bank profits fell 28 per cent in 2020, to $4 billion

Impaired asset expenses rose sharply across the banks.

Liam Dann: What snap lockdown means for interest rates

This lockdown hasn't shifted economic forecasts but that doesn't mean it has no influence.

Banks closing up shop in isolated district

Combined Kiwibank/Post Shop could be the only in-person banking left in Wairoa by winter.

Major bank clamps down on new-build lending to investors

Banks are also taking a divergent approach on pre-approvals.

Why banks aren't taking advantage of cheap money

Just $1.04 billion has been lent through the programme.

Hirepool's $100m-plus debt: Banks grant rental firm extra time

Hirepool has appointed an adviser to manage the process.