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Lower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing population

Will NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?

'Firepower to help': Small business lender raises $200m capital for new loans

The funds will support financing in sectors like construction and healthcare.

Rishi Sunak returns to Wall Street bank he joined as intern

His pay will go to his charity, the Richmond Project.

NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?

Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.

Watercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporate

Securing the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.

Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ

But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.

Paved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmland

The ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.

Tech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready tool

PLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking

Government, banks respond.

ANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billion

Chief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.

NZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming months

The money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.