New ZealandSkipper who capsized on notorious bar reveals the one thing he got wrongIn a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.29 Apr 05:24 PM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
Banking and financeBanks want government help with anti-scam centreWe can't do this alone, banks say in wake of huge scam losses.15 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ Post, Westpac warn of text message phishing scamParcel delivery scam sent from email addresses to New Zealand phone numbers.07 Apr 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chasing rainbows': Home buyers getting fussy while vendors seek 'Lotto win' sales'I think the market's bottomed out and it is consolidating now.'24 Mar 06:05 PM
New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
Banking and financeHousing market spluttering back to life after sleepy JanuaryHousing market shows some promise but has much work to do after sluggish summer.13 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandSingaporean swindler: Divorcee loses $569k in romance scam after meeting woman on TinderHe thought he was investing in Bitcoin with a woman he'd met on Tinder. It was all a scam.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSharesies just had a record day: The winners and losersPLUS: A KiwiSaver update and a deposit partner mystery.11 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandThe $2 billion digital 'ram raids': Inside the scams - fraudsters targeting your moneyRevealed: The lengths scammers are going to, to deceive Kiwis.10 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeet the Women of the Westpac Rescue HelicopterThis International Women's Day we go behind the scenes with some of the inspiring women doing some of the toughest jobs on the frontline. Directed, shot and edited by Ben Dickens Focus Reporter: Chereè KinnearWatch06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scamsBanks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.01 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandClient pursued by Westpac after lawyer stole loan money to pay off debtsColin Chu wanted to buy an investment property. He lost the house and now owes $1.3m debt.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and finance'Hell of a shock': Westpac fixes issue after accounts show zeroCustomers had issues with eftpos cards and bank balances.09 Feb 10:20 PM
Banking and financeMajor bank lowers some fixed housing rates, term depositsBank says it will contact home loan customers who might be facing financial difficulty.08 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandWaikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 reviewThe Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.04 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandTwo stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port WaikatoThe two men were winched aboard Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon.29 Jan 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee saleThe case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.25 Jan 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow housing market could react to new Reserve Bank movesConsultation on new mortgage lending restrictions ends on March 12.24 Jan 02:30 AM
Banking and financeHoliday spend hangover: Westpac warns of financial distressA major bank is warning consumers to budget this year.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeDecember spending on a “sharper decline than expected”Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.17 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandDiver hospitalised after being ‘pummelled’ by waves at Port WaikatoThe diver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.23 Dec 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence at highest level in nearly two yearsBank says more households expected the economy to strengthen over the coming year.17 Dec 11:26 PM
Banking and financeRetail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.11 Dec 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeA Christmas phishing trip? Banks warn of scamsSome juicy term deposit offers are fake, NZ bank warns.06 Dec 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?27 Nov 02:30 AM
Banking and financeMortgage relief? Westpac first major bank to start cutting rates againWestpac is cutting a range of its longer-term home loan rates.23 Nov 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay offTwo big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.17 Nov 02:40 AM
