Westpac
Closure of last bank in Ruatoria looms
People living in Ruatoria on the North Island's east coast say the looming closure of the town's only bank will leave them with a 120-kilometre drive to the closest branch. Audio
Westpac NZ sees strong 2nd half, despite risks, competition
Westpac New Zealand says the bank expects a strong second half, after outperforming its Australian parent in the first six months. Audio
Westpac settles with regulators
Westpac Bank will pay 3 million dollars after becoming the third bank to settle with the Commerce Commission over interest rate swap products that some farmers claimed were misleading. Audio
Monthly building consents up, but still trending down
The number of consents for new houses and apartments increased by almost 9 percent last month, following a fall in September. Audio
Westpac's annual funds under management rose 24 percent
Westpac says New Zealanders increasing interest in retirement savings will help New Zealand through tough economic downturns, which are sure to come. Audio
Westpac expects the kiwi dollar to rebound in late 2015
Westpac New Zealand expects the New Zealand dollar to trend back up towards the end of next year, as the rest of the global economy gains some steam. Audio
Westpac New Zealand lifts annual cash earnings 13 percent
Westpac New Zealand says annual cash earnings rose 13 percent to 864-million dollars, reflecting across-the-board growth. Audio
