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Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering
Artificial Intelligence

Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering

In 2016 alone, approximately 15.4 million consumers were victims of identity theft or fraud, resulting in $16 billion in losses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus
Productivity

Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus

Business groups say the proposed commission could cut costly overruns, improve procurement and give investors greater certainty over the pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
REINZ calls for LVR review as number of sales falls
Bank of New Zealand

REINZ calls for LVR review as number of sales falls

House sales have slumped by nearly a quarter nationwide, prompting REINZ to urge a review of lending curbs for first-time buyers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ
iPad

Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ

The enterprise iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch accessory manufacturer is looking for local partners to continue its momentum.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Economy riding growth wave but…
Productivity

Economy riding growth wave but…

Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
BNZ opens co-working space in Christchurch – and it's free!
Partner Programmes

BNZ opens co-working space in Christchurch – and it's free!

The space is bolstered by the fact there is Wi-Fi, printing and perhaps best of all, free coffee. All you need to do is bring your laptop.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Wellington is full, says first post-quake vacancy survey
Disaster Recovery

Wellington is full, says first post-quake vacancy survey

Vacancy in Wellington’s CBD has fallen below 8 per cent after the Kaikoura earthquake, leaving displaced tenants with few office options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Construction industry feeling the strain
Supply Chain

Construction industry feeling the strain

Labour shortages, pricier materials and tighter credit are threatening to slow New Zealand's $37 billion building pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Property Institute calls for review of target agreements
Auckland Council

Property Institute calls for review of target agreements

Homebuyers could be locked out for longer unless ministers rethink Reserve Bank rules after governor Graeme Wheeler's exit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Property Institute warns of ‘generational disaster’
Small Business

Property Institute warns of ‘generational disaster’

Rising renter numbers are fuelling fears that fewer first-time buyers could reshape communities and dent the economy for years to come.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Massey University

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub

Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds
Shares

Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds

The retailer may sell as much as $125 million of five-year bonds to refinance $100 million of bonds maturing next month.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015

Global Stories

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) stories

Touch ID for BNZ mobile banking app on its way
Biometrics

Touch ID for BNZ mobile banking app on its way

BNZ to offer Touch ID on its mobile banking app, giving customers easier access to their accounts. iOS update available in July.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
EduTech

Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Online retail spending: April results are in
Bank of New Zealand

Online retail spending: April results are in

April online retail spending in New Zealand climbed 7% year-on-year to over NZD $3 billion annually, with international merchants seeing a 14% rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader
Marketing Technologies

BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader

BNZ's upgraded PayClip now supports EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard, enhancing payment options for small and medium-sized businesses on the go.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits
Bank of New Zealand

Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits

A new report from Bank of New Zealand says total online retail spending in March increased by 11% compared to March 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015