EEconomy Read More Big four banks lift mortgage rates from Friday: What you’ll payOctober 8, 2026 Frustrated mortgage holders will officially pay more interest on their home loans starting on Friday, as the major…
PPersonal finance Read More One in five Kiwis expect $1 million or more in savings to retire – Westpac surveySeptember 25, 2026 “The most important thing people can do today is to make a plan,” he said. “Most of us…
BBusiness Read More Westpac home loan rates: Two-year rate to drop as other rates riseSeptember 18, 2026 The planned changes come as rising geopolitical tensions cause wholesale rates to surge, Westpac NZ’s product, sustainability and…
EEconomy Read More Westpac economists tip return to growth this quarter as economy shakes off Iran warAugust 26, 2026 “Inflation has lifted significantly and looks set to remain well above 3% over 2026, and core inflation is…
BBusiness Read More Westpac restores online banking after frustrating morning for customersAugust 20, 2026 Earlier in the morning, Westpac said it was trying to fix issues with intermittent access to Westpac One,…
HHealthcare Read More ASX200 slips as healthcare boom fails to offset bank lossesAugust 18, 2026 Surging healthcare stocks and a boost from the world largest miner was unable to lift the Australia sharemarket…
EEntertainment Read More Media Insider: TV showdown – the race to host political debates; Westpac pauses new brand campaign; Will Traitors NZ return?; Mike Hosking on ZB’s 100th birthdayAugust 6, 2026 Jack Tame, for TVNZ, Ryan Bridge for NZ Herald/Three/Newstalk ZB, and Patrick Gower for Stuff all appear to…
EEconomy Read More Is New Zealand still in a cost of living crisis? An economist thinks notJuly 28, 2026 An economist says New Zealand is no longer in a cost of living crisis. New Stats NZ…
BBusiness Read More Westpac breaks rank and lifts popular fixed mortgage rates – NZ HeraldJuly 27, 2026 Westpac breaks rank and lifts popular fixed mortgage rates NZ HeraldWestpac lifts interest rates RNZWestpac the first to increase home…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘Don’t direct it’: Westpac chief executive demands Anthony Albanese, Labor avoid dictating superannuation investmentJuly 16, 2026 The boss of one of Australia’s largest banks has told Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to direct superannuation…
BBusiness Read More ANZ joins Westpac and ASB in upping floating interest rates after OCR hikeJuly 13, 2026 “The impacts from the conflict in the Middle East are still uncertain and we could still see some…
BBusiness Read More Westpac first to lift interest rates following OCR hikeJuly 9, 2026 “We’ll continue working hard to support both borrowers and savers through an interest rate tightening cycle,” Westpac NZ…