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Insurance / News

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Insurance / News

ICNZ proposes replacing FENZ levy with ‘Community Protection Levy’

3rd Jun 26, 5:00am

Insurance Council wants Fire and Emergency Levy replaced by ‘Community Protection Levy’, saying current levy ‘no longer well suited to the risks NZ faces’

Economy / News

What happened Tuesday

2nd Jun 26, 3:59pm

by David Chaston

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland & TSB propose merger, CCCFA on way to FMA, FAMNZ folds, fuel situation stable, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD soft, bitcoin lower, & more

Banking / News

Banking / News

Heartland boss: ‘I wouldn't underestimate the task ahead of us’

2nd Jun 26, 4:15pm

by Ella Somers

Heartland Group CEO says not yet decided which technology platform a combined Heartland-TSB would use, acknowledges cultural differences but doesn't expect major problems

Banking / News

Banking / News

Toi Foundation sees $20m annual income increase from sale of TSB to Heartland Group & stake in bigger, combined bank

[updated]

2nd Jun 26, 12:37pm

by Gareth Vaughan

Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024

Economy / News

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Economy / News

Cost increases due to Middle East crisis should not be used by supermarkets 'as an opportunity to widen margins' - Commerce Commission

2nd Jun 26, 2:12pm

by Mandy Te

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says 'reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market'

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Personal Finance / News

Personal Finance / News

Latest changes to consumer lending laws pass through Parliament

2nd Jun 26, 4:45pm

by Anna Whyte

Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'

Banking / News

Heartland eyes $620m TSB purchase to create 'challenger bank of scale with a regional focus'

[updated]

2nd Jun 26, 9:21am

by Gareth Vaughan

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Personal Finance / Opinion

Personal Finance / Opinion

Why your brain treats a pay rise like a threat

2nd Jun 26, 10:54am

by Lynda Moore

Lynda Moore says a pay rise with no intention attached to it is money with nowhere to go, and lifestyle creep will happily give it a destination. Make a deliberate plan to capture the benefit

Public Policy / Opinion

Public Policy / Opinion

Is the economy in dire straits?

1st Jun 26, 12:42pm

by Brian Easton

Brian Easton concludes the proposal to reduce the number of public servants is not well worked out, and if the Government is reelected, some 'brutal measures' may be on the way

Investing / News

Daily NZX update, Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2nd Jun 26, 3:00pm

Luron Iosefa

Business / News

Infamous expat Kiwi company incorporator arrested in Australia, faces extradition to the US

1st Jun 26, 10:01am

Gareth Vaughan

Rural News / Analysis

May log market report

1st Jun 26, 10:34am

Scott Downs

Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Hot mess & strategic failure

2nd Jun 26, 7:19am

David Chaston

Public Policy / Opinion

Lions and foxes

1st Jun 26, 9:23am

Chris Trotter

Economy / News

‘The vibe in the meeting was really good’: RBNZ Assistant Governor talks split OCR vote

31st May 26, 6:30am

Mandy Te

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Banking / News

Heartland eyes $620m TSB purchase to create 'challenger bank of scale with a regional focus'

[updated]

2nd Jun 26, 9:21am

Gareth Vaughan

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Economy / News

Finance Minister speaks on Budget Day 2026.

Budget 2026: An optimistic outlook from Treasury, money for KiwiRail, & the Super Fund

[updated]

28th May 26, 2:52pm

Anna Whyte

Budget 2026: Snips, tweaks and an optimistic outlook from Treasury

Economy / News

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Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25%, thanks to Governor's casting vote

[updated]

27th May 26, 2:28pm

Ella Somers

Reserve Bank holds Official Cash Rate at 2.25% as expected, but needed the Governor’s casting vote after a 3-3 split vote

Public Policy / Analysis

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Te wiki o te tāke: OECD suggests overhauling NZ's retirement savings system

27th May 26, 9:23am

Terry Baucher

The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the OECD suggests a major overhaul of our retirement savings system, the latest National Climate Change Risk Assessment and the Australian Budget

Banking / News

Kiwibank rolls out open banking

28th May 26, 6:00am

Mandy Te

Kiwibank customers can now access open banking-enabled payments and data sharing through internet banking and the bank's app

Currencies / Analysis

NZD outperforms

29th May 26, 8:04am

Jason Wong

Risk sentiment improves after reports there's a peace deal. Brent crude down. Mixed US economic data, softer on balance. US Treasury yields and USD lower; US equities lift to a fresh record high

Banking / News

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Budget 2026: Government introduces new levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers and financial market infrastructure providers

28th May 26, 2:01pm

Mandy Te

Government introduces new levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers and financial market infrastructure providers which is estimated to raise $209 million over the next four years