New ZealandWestpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgagesThe rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.18 Dec 05:16 AM
Herald NOWWhy is Westpac lifting interest rates?Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhol explains the bank's decision to increase interest rates despite OCR cuts.Watch10 Dec 06:27 PM
Official Cash RateWestpac lifts interest rates by whopping 30 basis pointsIs this what the Reserve Bank wanted?09 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandTwo more banks drop home loan rates after OCR cutKiwibank and BNZ have followed moves by other retail banks yesterday.08 Oct 09:59 PM
BusinessBanks rush to cut mortgage rates after big OCR dropIt follows a string of pre-emptive cuts by banks to fixed-term rates last week.08 Oct 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandTwo more banks drop fixed mortgage rates to 4.49% ahead of OCR moveWestpac and ASB join ANZ and BNZ in cutting their one-year rates. 03 Oct 01:43 AM
BusinessMoney Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made publicListen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessWill NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.26 Aug 10:17 PM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
BusinessRate-cutting merry-go-round: More banks cut mortgage ratesKiwibank and Westpac are the latest to match rivals in lowering their home loan rates.13 Aug 10:24 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertaintyA Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured mountain biker airlifted from SummerhillA rescue helicopter attended a mountain biking injury at Summerhill Mountain Biking Trails in Bay of Plenty. Video / Rodney AlbertynWatch10 Aug 06:20 AM
Banking and financeWestpac warns of multimillion-dollar 'subscription trap'The bank blocked $25m in recurring subscription charges.22 Jul 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestpac Chopper Appeal: Help keep the chopper flyingWestpac Chopper Appeal: Help keep the chopper flying Donate now to the Westpac Chopper Appeal to save lives across NZ.Watch24 Jun 08:06 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandCritical Westpac rescue mission at Musick PointAt around 3:50pm this afternoon, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist a patient who had fallen of some rocks at Musick Point, Bucklands Beach. Video / ARHTWatch02 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandThree rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coastThree men in moderate to minor conditions were extracted by winch. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch25 May 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFloating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.05 May 04:37 AM
BusinessConstruction sector likely to pick up, but not immediatelyThe construction sector had a tough end to 2024, so when might things improve?06 Mar 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up beginsAn Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue HelicopterWatch26 Jan 12:48 AM
BusinessMortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats upKiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.16 Jan 08:36 PM
BusinessMajor bank cuts key home loan rateOne of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.16 Jan 02:31 AM
