Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
Cotality data shows house prices up 0.2% in October, green shoots visible
“That being said, sentiment remains tilted to the cautious end of the spectrum, and of course, the economy…
NZ sharemarket edges higher as NZME lifts earnings guidance – Market close
“The index did follow in kind with US markets hitting record highs. “The latter part of our session…
KiwiSaver turns 18, assets climb $5b to nearly $135b
“We have our first $1 billion default fund, and more on the way,” Bunkall said. KiwiSaver assets on…
Australian actor Ruby Rose publicly defends Taylor Swift against critics
“Given her public position against Trump, and his against her. If you are falling for the propaganda ‘Trad…
NZ sharemarket edges higher despite KMD loss, new RBNZ Governor – Market close
“There’s not a lot happening. It was a bit of a cautious handover from Wall Street, just off…
As sure as Night ’n Day: Family-run business that rose from a corner dairy to 54 franchise stores – can it disrupt supermarket duopoly?
“It was just a little corner dairy when I started,” Stevens says. “Olly Olsson was the owner, Mum…
New Zealand sharemarket up as Pacific Edge rallies 12% – Market close
“It’s been a relatively quiet post result season day, without a lot of fundamental news,” Goodson said. Goodson…
Rose wins song of the year at MTV Video Music Awards, first for a K-pop artist
Blackpink dominates MTV VMAs as Rose, Lisa and group score major wins Rose of Blackpink accepts the award…