Banking and financeBanks pay up to settle complaintsNew Zealand banks paid out nearly $450,000 in the last year to settle disputes with their customers.19 Oct 10:22 PM
Banking and financeKiwis react to avocado toast debate"$22 a week times 300 years - you will have a house for your ashes".19 Oct 08:55 PM
Banking and financeYoung people don't rely on 'bank of mum and dad'Despite stereotypes of the younger generation spending with no consequences, young people see their money decisions as their responsibility.18 Oct 09:07 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
BDBDBanking and financeService sector expands at slower paceThe BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of services index declined to a seasonally adjusted 54.1 in September.16 Oct 11:01 PM
Banking and financeThe $1000 project: How to save a grandFinance guru Canna Campbell is on a mission to teach everyone to save and invest - and the single mum just made an extra A$32,000 in 12 months.16 Oct 05:43 PM
OpinionDiana ClementThe little spending lies we all tellCOMMENT: When it comes to misuse of our own money, Kiwis get the gold medal for self-justification.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChina's calamity: The Great Wall of DebtChina is edging towards "financial calamity" and must wean itself off its debt addiction to avoid a crisis, the IMF says.14 Oct 11:30 PM
Aged careYears to rebuild investor trust - FMA bossIt will take years to restore trust in the finance industry says the boss of New Zealand's investment regulator.13 Oct 11:15 PM
Banking and financeUnder $100k? Account closedHSBC New Zealand is closing bank accounts with balances under $100,000 in a move one customer has blasted as discriminatory.13 Oct 01:10 AM
Banking and financeAre the banks bracing for a storm?It has been smooth sailing for the New Zealand economy this year but there are worrying signs that the big banks are preparing for a storm.12 Oct 05:25 PM
Banking and financeKiwis in world top five for money know-howThe study found New Zealanders underestimate their ability and know more about financial matters than they realise.11 Oct 11:55 PM
Banking and financeBNZ restructure: Job losses expectedBNZ has confirmed it may restructure parts of its business and the Herald understands hundreds of jobs could be affected.11 Oct 10:25 PM
Banking and financeBank profits dip as lending growth outpaces depositsProfits across New Zealand's banks dipped in the June quarter driven in part by record lending outpacing funding.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeProfessional service firms gain $475k of Hanover settlementFees have been paid out to help distribute the $18 million settlement reached last year between the FMA and Hanover.10 Oct 08:42 PM
Banking and financePossessions lost in mortgagee saleA bank has been told to pay a woman more than $13,000 after she lost not only her home in a mortgagee sale but items including family pictures.08 Oct 11:30 PM
Banking and financeBank boss offers switching solutionAs Australian banks face the political spotlight one bank boss offers a solution to customers who find switching too much bother.08 Oct 11:29 PM
Banking and financeAlleged illegal drug sales probedMedicine ads pulled off Chinese language sites after inquiries made.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeASB chief: How to get to the topBarbara Chapman's advice for women wanting to get to the top.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeInterest rates tipped to riseBad news for those with a mortgage, but good news for depositers.06 Oct 09:44 PM
Banking and financeLawyer to push ahead with other bank fee casesAfter a settlement was reached between Fair Play on Fees and ANZ, lawyer Andrew Hooker said he will still pursue other banks.06 Oct 12:47 AM
Banking and financeKiwi bank boss' Aussie apologyThe Kiwi boss of ANZ has pledged to look at cutting credit card rates at a parliamentary inquiry.06 Oct 12:27 AM
Banking and financeANZ settles fee case with Fair Play on FeesFair Play on fees has settled with ANZ on the legal action related to certain fees charged by ANZ to personal customers.05 Oct 02:45 AM
Banking and financeAussie banks face government grillingTwenty Australian MPs will begin grilling Aussie's four big banks today, but one Labour MP says it's a sham that functions as a once-a-year chat.03 Oct 11:23 PM
BDBDBanking and financeYoui fined $100k for dodgy sale tacticsInsurer Youi has been fined the maximum penalty by the Insurance Council over misleading sales practices.03 Oct 08:42 PM
Banking and financeDeutsche Bank set to cut 1000 jobsThe German bank will cut about 1000 jobs in its home market, insiders say.03 Oct 05:19 PM
Banking and financeInterest rate spike biggest risk - KeyJohn Key has signalled a rapid and unexpected rise in interest rates and "something big that happens internationally" as the biggest threats to the NZ economy.03 Oct 01:41 AM
Banking and financeTechnology spells end of branch bankingIn just five years, more than 150 branches of NZ's major banks have disappeared, and more are earmarked to go the same way.02 Oct 05:40 PM
Banking and financeUpset over NZ bank boss' bonusCOMMENT: What should chief executives be paid bonuses for?02 Oct 01:33 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: You're never too old to take a puntCOMMENT: Secure income is all very well, but retiree wants some fun too.01 Oct 03:30 AM
Banking and financeBig Read: NZ's vanishing bank branchesAs more people do online transactions, small towns must adapt to closures.30 Sep 04:58 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBusiness outlook more positiveNew Zealand firms had a more positive outlook in September about both their own prospects and the wider economy.30 Sep 12:48 AM
Banking and financeBe alert for sophisticated scamsA Whanganui resident has been subject to scam banking text messages.29 Sep 09:30 PM
Banking and financeWhy Deutsche Bank is now a big worryWhat is going on in the banking industry? The big questions answered.29 Sep 09:17 PM