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While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Property For Industry, Kiwi Property Group and Goodman Property Trust as investor appetite for yield returned.

New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.

Pumpkin Patch is seeking formal proposals after receiving approaches to buy or refinance the company. The shares rose 26 percent.

BNZ cut off from Air NZ points as Westpac fills the void, with a cash-back scheme to quell customer concerns over rewards.

Salt Funds Management secures a mandate to manage AMP Capital’s NZD $690M active New Zealand equity funds, nearly doubling its existing funds under management.

Sue Sheldon is standing down as chair of Chorus at the end of the month and the role will be filled by Jon Hartley on an interim basis.

The New Zealand dollar fell after prices of dairy products dropped more than some expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight and as the market.

Palmerston North City Council launches new online payment service, allowing residents to pay parking fines and invoices online. More services to follow.

The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.

Graeme Wheeler yesterday disappointed traders betting on a gloomy outlook for the local economy when he kept the key rate unchanged.

Work is underway to review what the central bank thinks is a neutral setting - where the OCR neither stimulates nor holds back economic growth.

The Commerce Commission expects the final draft determination around Chorus's pricing of its regulated telecommunications copper network in May, with.

The Reserve Bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down infl.

State-owned coal miner Solid Energy is preparing for more redundancies at its Stockton mine, near Westport, as slumping global prices for coking coal.

The New Zealand dollar fell sharply after government officials said police have been investigating threats to contaminate infant formula and related d.

New Zealanders increased spending on debit and credit cards in February, led by gains in hospitality and apparel as low inflation makes households mor.

PM Key predicts further inflation dip and suggests prolonged low interest rates, as RBNZ mulls rate cut amid house pricing pressures.

As the Cricket World Cup bowls over fans, learn the top 5 cyber-safety tips to dodge online threats, advises Trend Micro.

The major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has dropped proposals that would have deemed anyone owning five or.