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BNZ profit falls 23% as tech costs and bad business debts bite
CEO Dan Huggins says customers want emerging economic momentum to continue.
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Pre-phew! Crown accounts look better – but can we trust Treasury forecasts?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Developer wins $73m toxic feud – takes over family's 830ha Auckland coastal estate
Two forced sales, six years apart, have handed a developer a vast slice of Auckland coast.
Are New Zealand's business leaders really too frightened to speak?
OPINION: Some want to see what policies survive the election and coalition negotiations.
Pie firm crumbles owing $5.8m
Receivers warn unsecured creditors may receive nothing after the collapse.
If the economy still sucks, why is the RBNZ hiking rates?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Business leaders call for end to plans to break-up grocery, energy sectors
New Zealand Initiative says intervention threats by politicians may deter investment.
Open banking is here. What you can do to make the most of it
OPINION: New data rules could bring safer price comparisons and AI banking tools.
Banking disputes highest in a decade: Which bank was most complained about
The Banking Ombudsman Scheme recorded a 26% rise in disputes.
The Iran conflict stalled our economic growth – but how badly?
Export and construction strength may offset weaker household spending.
Inside Economics: NZ dollar hits 13-year low against Aussie, can it rebound?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank lift floating mortgage rates after OCR hike
The banks have passed the full OCR increase on to floating borrowers.
Rate call today: RBNZ tipped to hike despite fragile recovery and rising unemployment
The Reserve Bank will release new forecasts with its Monetary Policy Statement this week.
What does future look like for petrol prices now?
Petrol prices have eased despite the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
Instant coffee reaches $53.99 as global supply tightens
Coffee prices are rising as global supply, weather and the weak NZ dollar bite.
Past the peak: Have we dodged the inflation bullet?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Director's ex-wife rejects blame for non-payment of million-dollar tax bill
Yasmine Holdings owes Inland Revenue $988,000.
More job losses coming as firms face slower recovery – The Economy of Everything
Hopes that unemployment would peak this year have faded.
How a $70m turnaround strengthened Silver Fern Farms’ hand with lenders
The facility has been lifted from $449m to $520m with only a small rate rise.
Up like a rocket, down like a feather? How banks set interest rates
New FMA data shows the picture is more complex than cynics might think.
Rural confidence returns as farmers eye long-term growth
Food and fibre exports are forecast to reach $64.3b by June 2026.
'Fuel prices remain a wild card' with inflation tipped to top 4%
Fuel prices are expected to drive about three-quarters of the inflation rise.
Services sector back in growth, but barely
'It's trending in the right direction, it's just not trending there very quickly.'
From vaccines to veges: Kiwi logistics giant builds network for India expansion
The Kiwi firm now eyes food and beverage logistics as its next expansion step.