New ZealandFleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scamThe text asked for a rather large toll road payment.13 Apr 12:18 AM
Banking and financeWhy tens of thousands of Kiwis can’t get a bank accountAnd what needs to change to enable them to.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConsumer confidence lifts slightly but remains grimIt might seem as if retail is raking it in - but inflation is taking a big bite.22 Mar 04:32 AM
Sponsored StoriesTough times ahead for buildersBut they can still thrive even when work dries up.13 Mar 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReinvigorated scams set to target tax seasonTo everything, including scams, there is a season.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage shock: $900/fortnight rise for many AucklandersA big toll on many households’ disposable incomes.27 Feb 07:23 PM
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHouse price drop coincides with crippling mortgage ratesAnne Gibson analyses latest house price data, mortgage rates and Fletcher downgrade.14 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandAustralian bank admits botch-up, refunds prominent Kiwi entertainer A$30kSt George Bank blamed a 'one-off processing issue' for the botch-up.06 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskWestpac launches $1 million fund for flood-stricken SMEsCustomers of the bank can apply for a grant of $2500.02 Feb 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Pushing s*** uphill': Westpac makes $1000 settlement payment to elderly scam victimWestpac initially refused to reimburse the pensioner's losses before repaying him in full.01 Feb 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland floods: Building sector inflation hits 17%, set to rise'Completing this work could take a protracted period of time' - economist.31 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesCost to business 'enormous', banks offer victims help"Hard times will be ahead."28 Jan 12:43 AM
Banking and financeWestpac follows ASB and lifts home loan ratesBig bank will lift its short-term mortgage rates but lower its long-term ones.26 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare pain: Whopping surge in international pricesLatest CPI figures confirm travellers have suffered from eye-watering fares.25 Jan 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.22 Jan 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Banking glitches a reminder to keep track of spendingEDITORIAL: They're euphemistically called “glitches” but can cause customers real pain.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Outraged': Mother caught up in Westpac bank blunder forced to ration foodShe needed her last $20 to take her son to the doctor.08 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandWestpac blunder: Staff can approve refunds up to $800 for furious customersCustomers say they've been left unable to pay for groceries due to the banking fault.07 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandWestpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expertWestpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder07 Jan 05:15 PM
New Zealand'I don’t know how to pay for food': Westpac customers on banking blunderFurious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.07 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Apology won't put food on the table': Families in dire straits after bank blunderFurious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.07 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandANZ stands by refund decision after $31,000 spent on customer’s stolen cardsBank believes she likely disclosed her password somehow or made it easy to guess.18 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Insidious impact': Pensioner loses $150k in elaborate Prezzy Card scamThe scammers accessed the man's computer and watched him via webcam.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thievesRay Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac to water down card reward schemesUsers will have to spend more to get airpoints.05 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandIn tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savingsWestpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.23 Nov 04:42 PM
New ZealandGone in three months: Kiwi victims lose $9m to brazen scammersScammer have drained nearly $9m from victims in the last three months.22 Nov 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWestpac analysing victim's devices after internet banking theftRay Johnson lost $49,000 and wants Westpac to refund the money.13 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSuper profits: Are banks making too much money?And what should be done about it.09 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance50,000 Westpac home loan borrowers face big rate riseBank says it has a plan to support those borrowers.08 Nov 04:20 AM
Banking and financeWestpac NZ profit rises 12% to more than $1 billionAmid market volatility and rising living costs, Westpac releases full year financials.06 Nov 09:39 PM
New ZealandMan rescued off Canterbury hillside after injuring legA man was rescued off a snowy Canterbury hillside today after falling 200m and injuring his leg. Video / Garden City HelicoptersWatch03 Jun 04:40 AM
Sponsored StoriesHome is where the heartland isTravel writer Ewan McDonald explores Karikari Peninsula and Te Wahi Pounamou30 Dec 12:02 PM
