Westpac Bank
Westpac considers selling its New Zealand business
Australia's Westpac Banking Corporation has confirmed it's considering the potential sale of its New Zealand business. In an update to the stock exchange, the parent bank says it's looking at whether… Audio
Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
The Reserve Bank's Governor thinks the big 4 Australian banks are making too much money in NZ. Guyon Espiner investigates efforts to rein them in. Audio
Why your bank is not really your friend
Why do banks get away with behaving so badly? There's been a run of activity lately that raises questions about whose side your banker is really on. Audio
Why your bank is not really your friend
Why do banks get away with behaving so badly? There's been a run of activity lately that raises questions about whose side your banker is really on.
AudioWestpac remediation costs hit $7m
Westpac Bank will refund 1-point-3-million-dollars to around 60-thousand customers, after identifying another issue with its discounting. Audio
Westpac joins living wage movement
Westpac Bank has become the largest corporate to sign up as a Living Wage employer. Audio
Westpac NZ's full year profit up 10% despite flat earnings
Westpac Bank has reported a modest lift in its full year profit as its bad debt bill disappeared amid flat earnings. Audio
Surprising number of ATM customers opt to withdraw coins
Westpac Bank says cash is still king for many of its customers, as a surprising number appear to like the jingle jangle of change in their pocket. Audio
Intense competition bites into Westpac's NZ profits
Westpac Bank New Zealand's first-half profit fell as competition for deposits and a higher cost of funds drove down revenue.
NZ's Westpac Bank makes first half profit as bad debts improve
Westpac Bank New Zealand's first half profit fell, as competition for deposits and a higher cost of funds drove down revenue. Audio
Bank closures
Fairlie's only bank is closing down despite a record profit for Westpac. Audio
Westpac warned mayors about potential closures
More than 70 jobs could go in rural Westpac branches throughout New Zealand. Otorohanga District Mayor Max Baxter talks to Checkpoint about how the bank's closure would affect the town. Video, Audio
72 jobs could go if Westpac closes branches
Westpac is being urged to reconsider its proposal to close its Raglan branch, the last stand alone bank in the town. Video, Audio
Community leaders upset at Westpac's proposal
Westpac is considering closing branches in 19 town centres, raising concerns among community leaders that businesses, the elderly and tourism could be affected. Video, Audio
Westpac proposes to close up to 19 banks
First Union is calling on Westpac to abandon its proposal to close up to 19 branches in small communities throughout New Zealand. Video, Audio
Westpac clamps down further on home lending
Westpac Bank is clamping down on property investors, cutting its interest-only lending term from 15 years to a maximum of five years. Audio
Westpac eyes property investors
Westpac Bank is targeting property investors by clamping down further on home lending. Audio
Westpac NZ profits under pressure
The profits of the New Zealand arm of Westpac Bank are under pressure, despite growing customer numbers, growth in lending and deposits, and an expanding funds management and insurance business. Audio
Government's break on agriculture's carbon may distort land use
An economist says the agriculture sector's exemption from carbon emission targets will undoubtedly lead to inefficient land use and a lag in innovation. Audio
Westpac reports $916m profit
The New Zealand arm of Westpac Bank has reported a full year profit of $916 million, up 6 percent on a year ago, on the back of solid growth in deposits and lending.
