Banking
Antonia Watson
ANZ's Antonia Watson talks to Guyon about billion dollar bank profits, whether we're paying too much for our mortgages and why she thinks it's time for a Capital gains tax. Video, Audio
Starting to Save
How can we start to put money aside? And once we have, can we avoid dipping back into it? First time saver, Charlene, explains how she financed her children's Christmas presents and paid off a car… Audio
Banking sector lacks competition - ComCom report
Hefty profits, virtually no real competition and weak incentives to do better. That's a snap shot of the banking sector according to a draft market study from the Commerce Commission. It concludes a… Audio
Rise in scams & fraud: How are banks responding?
Earlier this month Nine to Noon looked at the issue of online fraud and whether banks could - and should - be doing more to protect customers' losses. Kathryn spoke with Jon Duffy from Consumer NZ… Audio
Personal finance: Should you have separate bank accounts?
Money expert Liz Koh looks at the issue of banking when you're a couple. One bank account or two? It used to be when a couple married they used one bank account, but that's changed as women become… Audio
Scams, your bank and you: who should pay?
Nine to Noon looks at the rise of online financial fraud and whether banks could be doing more to protect their customers' losses. Audio
Mortgage holders under financial strain from interest rate hikes urged to 'talk to bank'
"New Zealand would have one of the most well-capitalised and highly liquid financial sector in the world ... that is a wonderful position to be in for the country as a whole." 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
Some lenders continue tight practices despite rules easing
Some financial institutions have not changed their application of the CCCFA because it has been working to their advantage.
Cheap loans for sustainable home improvements
The country's biggest bank is offering cheap loans for customers looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Non-bank lending sector sees growth
The non-bank lending sector is expanding as property developers find it harder to secure loans from traditional banks.
BNZ customers left stranded by hours-long outages
BNZ said it was investigating a systems issue that affectrf online banking and some transactions.
The anarchic current flowing through the cryptosphere
The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio
Banking sector bounces back as Covid-19 impact falls short of predictions
The country's banking sector has roared back from the pandemic with record profits fuelled by a red hot housing market and provisions made for possible losses caused by Covid-19.
Changes needed so the cash system can serve the needs of NZers - Reserve Bank
The central bank's 2021 cash survey found nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders were using cash to pay for everyday things, compared with nearly everyone in 2017 and 2019.
Meet the woman who scams the scammers
We've all wanted to scream down the phone at scammers before. Some people even keep whistles next to the phone so they can go one better. But few out there would have tried to scam the scammers… Audio
Interest rates and inflation - shifting sands, what next
The Reserve Bank moved yesterday to hold the official cash rate at 0.25 percent, which has cleared the way for interest rates to rise later in the year. It comes as Stats NZ prepares to release the… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Penny Ashton and Tim Watkin
Joining us on the Panel are Penny Ashton and Tim Watkin. They discuss Ronaldo's snubbing of Coke, the idea of the America's Cup being staged outside of New Zealand, and the police's handling of the… Audio
Reserve Bank warns borrowers over rates rise vulnerability
The Reserve Bank has renewed warnings to borrowers taking advantage of low-interest rates.
In its latest financial stability report, the bank says people taking on huge debts are 'more vulnerable to… Audio
Speculation rife over Westpac's withdrawal from New Zealand
Sold to another bank, listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange or winding down the business completely, speculation is rife over what will happen if Westpac decides to withdraw from its New Zealand… Audio
