Banking and financeDid big banks get off the hook? Shares soar after Royal Commission reportWhile the Royal Commission toughened rules investors were relieved it didn't go further04 Feb 10:35 PM
Banking and financeBig business slow to pay living wageBig corporates have been slow to join the living wage movement.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage war reignites: Westpac offers 3.99% rateCould a new sub-4 per cent rate spur a new mortgage war?18 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandTeens swept out to sea in inflatable boatsThe teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.16 Jan 02:57 AM
BDBDBanking and financeLabour market confidence hits highest level since 2008Employees are optimistic about the market.15 Jan 08:17 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank poaches senior staff from rivalsKiwibank has poached two senior executives from its rivals.13 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandHelmet saves life of female cyclist who crashed into ditchCrash cyclist's helmet "helped save her life", helicopter crewman says.30 Dec 01:29 AM
Banking and financeProof of ownership: Westpac app makes it easier to keep track of your stuffThe app aims to assist Kiwis during insurance claims.05 Dec 06:14 PM
Banking and financeLow interest rates benefit customersWestpac says people are taking up options to pay off their mortgage sooner24 Nov 03:00 AM
Banking and financeASB joins the mortgage war with new low rateASB has dropped its one year rate.13 Nov 05:30 AM
Banking and financeRevealed: Staggering sum Kiwis lose to fraud every yearHave you been a scam victim? Research shows you are not alone.11 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandHit banks with $100m levy, says Shane JonesShane Jones wants banks to stop doing an "Aussie Haka" and pay $100m in an annual levy.06 Nov 03:31 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: What was the point of the banking inquiry?COMMENT: We live in a world of too many reports, inquiries and conspiracies.05 Nov 05:44 PM
Banking and financeAnother big bank profit: Westpac cracks $1 billion markThe bank has released its full-year results.04 Nov 08:35 PM
Banking and financeBank conduct report release clashes with Westpac resultBank conduct report lined up to clash with Westpac result release.21 Oct 07:16 PM
Banking and financeBank boss: 'We have broken the trust of many of our customers'"We have broken the trust of many of our customers," banking boss says.12 Oct 02:33 AM
Banking and financeNZ banking under spotlight after Aussie reviewA report on the conduct of NZ banks is due out next month.01 Oct 01:09 AM
Banking and financeHouse prices to take a hit from foreign buyer ban: WestpacForeign buyer ban to hit Auckland and Queenstown house prices: Westpac.16 Sep 10:06 PM
Banking and financeCapital gains tax could be parked - expertThe tax working group is expected to release its interim report this month.09 Sep 10:02 PM
Banking and financeWho really owns our banks?Who really owns the so called 'Aussie' banks that dominate the local market?30 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandHunter accidentally shoots himselfThe Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the callout around 2pm today.26 Aug 08:13 AM
Banking and financeHard sell at the bank - has it gone too far?Are bank staff really there to help customers - or just to sell?23 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMore bank workers come forward with concerns about customer loansA second Westpac worker has come forward concerned about the way the bank lends.05 Jul 06:17 AM
Banking and financeSales pressure remains high, say bank workersPressure on bank staff to sell products remains high despite changes to incentives.25 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandPolice pay Nicky Hager 'substantial damages' over Dirty Politics searchPolice pay Nicky Hager 'substantial damages' over 'unlawful' Dirty Politics search.11 Jun 09:15 PM
Banking and financeHome lending restrictions tipped to easeLending restrictions could ease by the end of this year, according to one bank economist.30 May 02:00 AM
Banking and financeEconomy now 'over the hill' says WestpacNew Zealand's economy is past its prime according to Westpac economists.23 May 06:47 PM
Banking and financeSecond NZ bank swamped by transaction disputesA second bank is facing a complaint over a long way for a fraud claim.21 May 08:01 AM
Banking and financeWestpac posts $482m profit, welcomes regulator's interventionWestpac New Zealand says it is confident in systems in wake of regulators calls for proof.06 May 09:19 PM
Banking and financeFMA to NZ banks: Prove to us that you're not ripping off customersNew Zealand banks have been told to step up and prove to the regulators they are clean.01 May 06:36 PM
Banking and financeBanks face flat half-year profitsMajor institutions likely to feel effect of housing market cooling and squeeze in margins.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks tipped to feel the squeezeAnalysts say it's been a tough quarter for the major banks.26 Apr 09:07 PM
Banking and financePM keeping eye on Aussie banking inquiryAustralia's big banks are under serious scrutiny - and the NZ Govt is watching.24 Apr 12:14 AM
Banking and financeBed shop collapse: Family $3600 out of pocket, sleeping on the floorOne family of four had to sleep on the floor for more than a week after moving house.16 Apr 11:45 PM
