The bank's floating home loan rate rises from 5.79% to 6.04%, applying to new loans from Wednesday.
Business
5:08pm
ACT has criticised Mark Patterson for calling India "a key market for Kiwi wool growers" even as his party opposes an agreement to enable more free trade.
Politics
4:46pm
4:17
Trade Minister Todd McClay said the clause was about promoting investment.
10:53am
A geopolitics expert says before New Zealand asks to join a defence alliance with Australia and Fiji, it must first consider if it can afford to.
Sunday 6:30pm
Lotto's huge $25 million Powerball First Division prize was not struck in last night's draw.
New Zealand
Sunday 12:37pm
OPINION: If this week left you wanting to find a safe place for your money, I don't blame you. But the 'safe' option for your money isn't always what you think.
Life
Sunday 6:00am
New Zealanders have had some of the worst wage growth in the world in recent years, when adjusted for inflation.
Sat, Jul 11
In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series we talk to Mary Brennan, 64, a former dominatrix and now owner and madam of Wellington brothel Funhouse.
"There is likely a taboo around insolvency out there which is a hangover from a couple of centuries where debtors faced awful treatment," one economist said.
Fri, Jul 10
The figure, equivalent to 8.6% of total GDP in the year to March 2025, comes from a report by Infometrics.
Thu, Jul 9
Rising loan rates means good news for savers however.
The spike comes just as oil prices dropped back to where they were before the war.
World
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Wed, Jul 8
Extra stock was anecdotally being driven in part by owners relocating abroad who wanted to keep a foothold in the local market, a housing expert says.
Tue, Jul 7
Kiwibank economists say a lack of consensus about the decision means it was time for keen financial watchers to "get your popcorn"
The trade drumbeat comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Auckland on Friday - the first official visit by an Indian leader in 40 years.
Mon, Jul 6
ASB economists say the worst may be mostly over, now that oil prices are easing.
Seven countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance plan to increase output next month.
National leader Christopher Luxon revealed the election pledge alongside trade spokesperson Todd McClay.
Sun, Jul 5
BNZ staff say their perks are being cut and their union says it's part of a wider industry trend.
Henry Onesemo fought back tears after Tala became the first Samoan restaurant to earn a Michelin star, as New Zealand officially joined the world's most prestigious dining guide.
Thu, Jul 2
The bottle shop, owned by NK Sahay Limited, sold alcohol to minors during three controlled purchase operations in the past 11 years.
Wed, Jul 1
The company's board chairperson said Paris' leadership over nearly eight years helped transform the company.
"Wholesale interest rates continue to be somewhat volatile but longer-term rates have come down recently."
MBIE said the new technology meant bond refunds would be quicker, with payments confirmed online and "processed instantly".
Mon, Jun 29
