Bank
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
After watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus… 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
Mozambique scam: NZ banker Andrew Pearse likely negotiated plea deal
An organisation advocating for debt relief in developing countries says New Zealand banker Andrew Pearse has likely negotiated a plea deal. Video, Audio
Ross investors chasing ANZ Bank for millions
A group of investors in the failed Ross Asset Management hopes to recover millions from the ANZ bank. Audio
Ross Asset Management investors eye ANZ claim
Investors in New Zealand's biggest ponzi scheme expect more to join their ranks in taking legal action against ANZ bank. 700 clients were defrauded of more than $115m they had invested in Ross Asset… Audio
Murupara: The town without any cash
Last week, thieves ripped Murupara's only ATM out of the wall. Now NZ Credit Union, the last source of cash in the town, has decided to stop handling cash, leaving residents concerned it'll never… Audio
Mortgage rates fall as OCR is slashed
Banks have begun cutting mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank reduced its key interest rate today for the first time in more than two years. It's good news for borrowers but those with savings in the… Video, Audio
Samoa raises fresh concerns over cryptocurrency OneCoin
Samoans are being warned about a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme which has compromised the country's financial system. Audio
Bank defends gifts to regulators
The ASB bank is defending an employees gift to regulators while they were the subject of inquiry. Audio
Legal action against Australian bank could affect NZ
Banks and environmental groups are keeping close eye on an Australian landmark climate change case which they say could have repercussions on this side of the Tasman.
Vanuatu ministries learn about bank digitisation
Representatives from different Government Ministries in Vanuatu were given an introduction to the benefits and business care for digitization of transactions to its citizens. Audio
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Chris Lethbridge is hunting for work because his dairy farm is in receivership and he needs to leave by the end of June. He's worked in the dairy industry for thirty years, but says now his three… Audio