Property

"Because of the high costs of housing, increasing numbers of first home buyers are funding their purchase with a low equity mortgage."

by Greg Ninness

Economy

"While central banks are not obliged to follow market pricing and/or the consensus, it is rare that they move diametrically against them, BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis said. "

Denise McNabb

90 at 9: Japan downgraded;

90 at 9: Japan downgraded; World Bank sees recovery by 2010; Aussie pension bonus for Kiwis

19th May 09, 9:31am

by Bernard Hickey

90 at 9: Japan downgraded; World Bank sees recovery by 2010; Aussie pension bonus for Kiwis

Top 10 links: Foreign bank

Top 10 links: Foreign bank pullout; Bond vigilantes; Attacking the banks; Mafia link

9th Feb 09, 6:58pm

by Bernard Hickey

Top 10 links: Foreign bank pullout; Bond vigilantes; Attacking the banks; Mafia link

HBOS, BNZ approval needed for

HBOS, BNZ approval needed for Hanover rescue - Independent

28th Nov 08, 6:27pm

by Bernard Hickey

HBOS, BNZ approval needed for Hanover rescue - Independent

Details emerge of possible Hanover

Details emerge of possible Hanover prospectus breach

8th Aug 08, 11:37am

by Bernard Hickey

Details emerge of possible Hanover prospectus breach