Banking and finance
ANZ NZ profit up 44 per cent to $1.92 billion
ANZ bank has released its full year financial result.
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New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
Brace yourself for more mortgage interest rate rises
Borrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.
Class action launched against ASB and ANZ banks
Around 150,000 customers could be involved in the court case.
$870m windfall: Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis still to come forward
Bonus Bonds investors are yet to make contact with the scheme as it's wind up continues.
Liam Dann: How can the data look so good when we feel so bad?
We could lose many of our most loved local businesses without making a dent in GDP.
GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?
Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.
Economy Hub: Recovery position - Robertson on beating Delta and the path to reopening
Finance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.
Cyber attack: ANZ online access down for third day
The bank and a number of other major organisations have been under a cyber attack.
Cyber attack aftermath: ANZ Bank website offline again today
Cyber attacks have affected a number of NZ sites this week.
Is it all over for the economic boom?
ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.
Liam Dann: Rates hikes postponed not cancelled (hopefully)
Markets are betting that rates aren't on hold for long - we should hope they are right.
New unemployment data may seal next interest rate move
Unemployment is expected to have fallen again in the June quarter.
Sustainable finance moving into the mainstream
Finance should deliver positive environmental and social impact and inclusion for all.
Editorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?
The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.
Liam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears grow
After last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.
Liam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hike
New data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?
Liam Dann: Real recovery begins with early end to money printing
Markets braced for end of stimulus.
'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts
'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'
Business confidence spikes, November OCR hike likely: ASB, BNZ
The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows inflation pressure building.
$13b fund's bottom ranking: The KiwiSaver provider with the lowest satisfaction score
The bank recently missed out on being reappointed a default provider.
Rate hikes needed sooner as inflation pressure builds - economist
ANZ's Business Outlook survey shows businesses increasingly worried about rising costs.
Is it worth sponsoring a losing sports team in the hope it might one day win?
Sports sponsorship can be a long slog filled with heartbreak.
Major bank offers record low floating rate for new build houses
The rate will undercut rival new build offers.
Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it
Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.
Scott St John to join ANZ NZ board
St John was previously chief executive of share broker Jarden.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
Liam Dann: Did we just have a recession? Here comes the big reveal
New GDP data is due this morning. Liam Dann looks at what we should make of it.
Retail spending surge may see NZ avoid recession
Strong summer spending points to stronger than expected GDP growth, economists say