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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
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?
AudioASB chief: 'Honest conversations' needed
ASB has told its customers genuine and honest conversations will be needed to help get them through the Covid-crisis, and that increasing levels of debt might not be the best option, long-term. It… Audio
ASB posts $600 million half year profit
The ASB Bank has posted a flat half year result as a slower economy restrained lending, and low interest rates dented margins. Audio
ASB posts 9th consecutive record profit
The country's number three retail bank, ASB, has posted its ninth consecutive record profit as its margins have shrunk and it's finding business more subdued. Audio
Bank defends gifts to regulators
The ASB bank is defending an employees gift to regulators while they were the subject of inquiry. Audio
ASB Bank hits record over a billion
The country's number three retail bank -- ASB -- has posted a record annual profit on higher lending and margins. Audio
Investors confident about the year ahead
Investors still prefer property - along with term deposits - and are expecting steady returns again in the year ahead.
Hundreds of companies pledge to hire unqualified staff
More than 200 companies have pledged to hire more people with no formal qualifications. Companies including Xero, ASB, Noel Leeming, Vector and SkyCity, have all signed an open letter saying they will… Audio
Kiwis rate NZ-owned banks - survey
New Zealanders rate locally-owned banks the highest when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Business News for 16 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
More hedging activity to protect exporters in volatile times
An erratic and stubbornly high New Zealand dollar has forced more exporters to protect themselves from volatile currency movements.
BNZ latest to review KiwiSaver weapons investments
BNZ has joined the other eight default KiwiSaver providers in reviewing or ditching investments in companies that make contentious weapons.
Economist says milk production could fall up to 5 percent
A rural economist says New Zealand milk production could fall as much as five percent during the new dairy season. Audio
Banks' calls on interest rates challenged
Finance Minister Bill English says he's not concerned most major banks are not passing on any, or all, of last week's interest rate cut.
ASB posts record first-half profit
ASB Bank has posted a record first-half profit on the back of growth in lending and deposits, although it says its margins are shrinking.
Update on the ASB Classic
The first semi-finalist has been confirmed for the women's ASB tennis Classic following a three set thriller in Auckland this afternoon. Here to tell us all about is our reporter at the tennis centre… Audio
ASB Tennis Classic live Report
There have been a number a shock upsets in the first three days of the women's ASB tennis Classic in Auckland, with three of the top four seeds already knocked out of the competition. Here to tell us… Audio
Banks' profits surge 8 percent in first quarter
Banks' quarterly profits have jumped close to all-time highs despite the so-called mortgage wars cutting into margins.
