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ANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fall

Three aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.

Mortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates again

The bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.

Westpac touts potential of shared home ownership schemes, but will it actually take on more risk?

Community housing providers accuse banks of being too risk averse.

More home loan rate cuts – if you can get them

Rate relief may take time to filter through to households.

Inflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASB

As the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.

World Bank throws lifeline to Pacific islands

An exodus of Western banks prompts concern that China could fill the vacuum.

Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out

Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.

Man winched to safety after medical event on boat off Bay of Islands

A man in his 40s was winched to safety off a boat 12 nautical miles off the Bay of Islands after suffering a medical incident. Video / Supplied

Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k

'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'

'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss

The scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.

Times Newspapers in liquidation, owes $962,000

IRD debts put at $475,000, unsecured creditors owed $433,000, staff are owed $51,000.

ANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezed

The bank is New Zealand's largest.

Next few months will be ‘critical’ for economy says Westpac NZ CEO

Westpac NZ CEO cites tense geopolitical environment adding to uncertainty.

Westpac NZ’s half year profit bounces after Cyclone Gabrielle

Bank heading into the second half of the year with good momentum, says CEO.

Stock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-up

And the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.

Building consents fall - but have we hit the floor yet?

Building downturn the worst in 15 years, bank says, but there's still some optimism.