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Simon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess
OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.
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Editorial: Surcharge ban a win for consumers but will it save them money?
OPINION: It should provide a clearer and smoother experience, removing any confusion.
From nothing to 43 houses: property investor Andrew Nicol on the secret to success
Property investor Andrew Nicol talks about growing up poor and how he broke out
New details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meeting
Reserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.
Govt moves to part-privatise Kiwibank
Will investors be able to sell their shares to foreigners?
Here's how you might get $20k from your bank
Cashback incentives ranged from $3000 to $20,000 for refinancing homeowners.
Mortgage switching hits a record high as loan terms shorten
Cotality NZ Head of Research Nick Goodall talks to Herald NOW as a a record number of existing mortgage holders changed lenders in June.
Bank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record high
Broker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges
The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.
Mary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accounts
OPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.
'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't release
Nicola Willis conveys her 'disappointment' to the Reserve Bank.
UK Supreme Court overturns convictions of traders in Libor scandal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo's convictions were deemed 'unsafe and cannot stand'.
Insider spills beans on Adrian Orr’s resignation – Treasury confirms an allegation
Nicola Willis tries to keep her distance.
Westpac warns of multimillion-dollar 'subscription trap'
The bank blocked $25m in recurring subscription charges.
'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tactics
OPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.
'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ
Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.
'Frustrations' with fake cash: Police bust counterfeit operation in Ōtara
A 26-year-old faces six charges of obtaining by deception.
Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks
Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.
ASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs in
ANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.
'Misguided stunt': ANZ declines $300m legal settlement offer
David Seymour gets involved.
Murder victim's eerie message played in court
The audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.
Rates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for Kiwis
The Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.
Rishi Sunak returns to Wall Street bank he joined as intern
His pay will go to his charity, the Richmond Project.
Govt to ease anti-money laundering checks for family trust house sales
The Government plans to relax checks for 'low-risk' house sales in family trusts.
Seymour reckons banks are 'fairly taxed', expects Willis' work will find same
Finance Minister Nicola Willis won't rule out a major new levy on banks.
Acting PM David Seymour believes banks are paying their fair share of tax.
The Act leader responded to questions about it emerged the Finance Minister was assessing banks' tax settings. Video / Mark Mitchell
Exclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changes
A 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.
US sanctions Mexican banks, triggering financial chaos
Bank executives meeting at a resort off Mexico's Pacific coast had an unexpected guest.
NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?
Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.
Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching
Will scheme change the way people manage their money?