EEconomy Read More Westpac CEO warns ‘there’s a chance of a recession’ as interest rates riseApril 3, 2026 The chief executive of Westpac has warned of the growing risk a recession could be on the horizon…
SSports Read More Westpac shares touching story after $1300 cash pouch is returned to Blenheim coupleApril 1, 2026 “My partner was so upset yesterday, and your call completely changed our day. She’s contacted him, thanked him,…
BBusiness Read More Winter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 – ASBMarch 31, 2026 That would result in weaker GDP with annual growth forecasts for 2026 reduced by around 1.6 percentage points,…
BBusiness Read More Iran conflict fallout: Westpac tips GDP to shrink in June quarterMarch 25, 2026 Eckhold warned of a “really large hit to confidence in the next few months, both for businesses and…
HHeadlines Read More BNZ joins Westpac in lifting mortgage interest rates, 5-year term biggest jumpMarch 17, 2026 The changes are effective immediately, the bank said. BNZ has lifted its mortgage interest rates today. Photo /…
EEconomy Read More Economist wonders whether more people will need to work from homeMarch 17, 2026 Middle East crisis: Economist wonders whether more people will need to work from home ZB Choose a region…
BBusiness Read More Westpac lifts mortgage rates across one- to five-year home loansMarch 17, 2026 Interest rates are going up because wholesale rates had “increased significantly in recent weeks”, a Westpac leader says.…
BBusiness Read More Media Insider: Westpac shakes up advertising agency model with new, bespoke company GoldilocksMarch 16, 2026 As one agency source told Media Insider in 2023: “Everyone wants a bank. They spend so much, and…
NNew Zealand Read More New Zealand tests ‘houseless’ recovery as spending outpaces property pricesMarch 2, 2026 Muted house prices despite above‑trend GDP Westpac is not forecasting a housing boom from here. It is picking…
EEconomy Read More 1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – WestpacFebruary 24, 2026 1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – Westpac…
BBusiness Read More 1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – WestpacFebruary 24, 2026 “Saving more money might feel unrealistic for many people right now … but taking some time to review…
BBusiness Read More Westpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesFebruary 11, 2026 Business and consumer confidence had now lifted and jobs growth should follow, Eckhold said. Westpac is picking unemployment…