Employment confidence slumps to 2020 post-Covid lockdown lows
The good news is the unemployment rate is believed to be nearing its peak for this cycle.
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A scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".
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Consumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change.
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The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.
ASB drops some mortgage rates
Big bank says competition on interest rates is fierce.
Property Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20
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Market close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertainty
Trading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.
‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back
The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.
'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
Big-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence falls
More Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.
'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversed
The Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.
Westpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before death
It’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.
Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter
‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'
Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up
Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.
Major bank cuts key home loan rate
One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.
Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast
Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.
Westpac NZ admits overcharging customers $6.35m
Westpac's conduct affected a total of 24,621 customers.
Housing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development
'Some people can’t remember anyone in their family owning a home.'
Watch: 'Confirm those last digits' - Credit card scammer captured on call
A customer outwitted the 'smooth and urbane' scammer.
Westpac listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recorded
Westpac Financial Crime Intelligence Manager Jessica Channing listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recorded. Video / Westpac NZ
Nadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loans
OPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.
Banks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovation
Reserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.
Unemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?
New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.
Westpac outage: Irate customer says CEO should apologise to public
Customers are dismayed over the malfunctioning of Westpac online banking.
How fast will house prices lift next year?
House prices are set to rise throughout 2025, says Westpac.
Westpac online glitch flares up again for some
Gremlins return, to the frustration of some perplexed bank customers.
Resilience the key as franchise sector grows by $10 billion
The franchise model has shown resilience, growing in turnover during the pandemic.
Westpac online glitch affects some overseas customers
Mum says son was running out of money overseas after online glitch.