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Could a 'mortgage bomb' blow up borrowers?
Recent reports have warned of a ‘mortgage bomb’ that could blow up - and a growing number of people unable to pay back debts. Is the story as explosive as some headlines would have you believe?
The Week in Detail: Vietnam, entrenching law, Covid summer
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Do prized artworks need more protection?
In private hands, iconic New Zealand treasures can be sold off, hidden away, or even destroyed. Audio
Why are banks making big bucks?
Bank profits are set to crack $10 billion - is it too much, or are the banks just an easy target for criticism? Audio
BNZ extends its Community Finance programme
BNZ has extended the Community Finance programme it runs with Good Shepherd NZ, allowing $5m of no-interest loans to be accessed by families impacted by Covid-19. The bank says the loans of up to… Audio
BNZ delivers steady FY profit despite big increase in bad debts
The BNZ says it's made a solid full year profit in what has been a challenging year. Audio
Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
The Reserve Bank's Governor thinks the big 4 Australian banks are making too much money in NZ. Guyon Espiner investigates efforts to rein them in. Audio
IRD botches BNZ data handling
As many as 45,000 Bank of New Zealand customers have been affected by a mistake in Inland Revenue's handling of information, which may land some of them with incorrect tax bills. Audio
BNZ: Regional branches safe for three years but no guarantee for main centres
The Bank of New Zealand has promised to keep its regional branch network at its current level at least until 2022.
The BNZ appears to have defied a slowing economy
The BNZ appears to have defied a slowing economy and housing market with a solid lift in its first half profit. Audio
NAB head quits after scathing criticism from banking inquiry
The National Australia Bank's chief executive and chairman will resign after blistering criticism in a major inquiry into financial-sector misconduct.
Home loans pay off for $1b BNZ
The BNZ's profit has broken through the billion dollar mark on the back of increased home and business lending and higher margins. Audio
Demand for home loans tip BNZ's profit over $1b again
The Bank of New Zealand's annual profit has tipped over $1 billion for the second time, reflecting an uptake in loans for homes and businesses, and improved margins.
Bank of New Zealand makes strong first half profit
The Bank of New Zealand has made a strong profit driven up by growth in customer deposits and savings, as well as improved interest rate margins. Audio
BNZ settles unfair fees claim
A third large trading bank has cut a deal with a consumer group suing it over unfair penalty fees.
Evening business for Thurs 4 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
BNZ first-half net profit falls 8 percent
The Bank of New Zealand's first half profit has fallen as it felt pressure on its margins and a fall in the valuer of some investments.
BNZ first half net profit falls 8 percent
The Bank of New Zealand has reported a lower half-year profit because of higher funding costs and a squeeze on its margins. Audio
Kiwis rate NZ-owned banks - survey
New Zealanders rate locally-owned banks the highest when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
SBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a… Audio