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BusinessFirst-home buyers remain strong as lower interest rates save thousands in repaymentsLower property values and reduced mortgage costs make for favourable buying conditions.07 May 05:00 PM
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New ZealandNorthland dinghy sinks: two occupants swum ashore, one winched to safetyWatch30 Apr 10:38 PM
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BusinessHome loan relief being offered for Cyclone Vaianu-affected customersMajor banks on standby to help customers financially impacted by cyclone.10 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHigh-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fixThe entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.10 Apr 03:00 AM
BusinessWhat now for home loan rates?Westpac now tips the first official cash rate hike for September, not December.09 Apr 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJailed IRD tax agent Suren Sharma struck off as JP after laundering $1.8m in scam proceedsBut the country's first-ever jailed money mule had a partial win in the High Court. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decisionThe oil supply shock leaves the Reserve Bank in a difficult position.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Twidle: The simple KiwiSaver step that could transform teens' futuresOPINION: Average KiwiSaver balances for 66- to 70-year-olds sit at about $65,000.04 Apr 02:00 AM
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PremiumPremiumBusinessWinter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASBASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with itAnother mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.29 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A step in the right direction': Banks get draft nod to bargain with ArmourguardSeven banks and ATM firm Atleos want to bargain jointly with Armourguard.26 Mar 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac warns of economic slump as oil shock hits confidenceAnnual inflation tipped to hit 4.1% - well past the Treasury worst case scenario25 Mar 01:41 AM
BusinessMortgage shake-up: BNZ and Kiwibank lift key fixed home loan ratesHow do home loan interest rates compare, as mortgage costs nudge higher amid uncertainty?24 Mar 11:27 PM
BusinessKiwi banks are paying customers to staySome banks are paying borrowers to stay rather than switch lenders.23 Mar 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for nowANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?22 Mar 04:00 PM
Business'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlookStrong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.18 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandBrace for more pain at the pump: Minister warns petrol prices will continue to rise Kiwis should prepare to pay more for fuel 'through no fault of our own': minister.18 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025? Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter. 18 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After the oil shock – what economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest ratesANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Mar 09:19 PM
BusinessSecond major bank hikes mortgage rates, 5-year term suffers biggest jumpThe increases are effective immediately, the bank says.17 Mar 07:48 PM
BusinessMajor bank hikes mortgage rates across one to five-year termsThe bank is lifting rates after wholesale costs jumped in recent weeks.16 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFairy-tale wedding: Westpac's big advertising shake-up – why it's closing account on traditional agency modelThe bank says a new marketing deal will help avoid high-pressure 'ta da' moments.16 Mar 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'No choice but to pass on': Diesel surge set to push up cost of goodsTrucking group says higher fuel costs will hit prices for 93% of products.06 Mar 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyIran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.06 Mar 01:31 AM