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From today, close to 1million smartphone users around the country will be able to download Semble to make secure payments using only their smartphone.

Equities rallied amid a flurry of corporate takeovers as well as comments from China's central bank governor that the government plans to bolster the.

Machine learning, artificial intelligence and effective use of big data - essentially software robots - will unlock value within the next 3-5 years.

New Zealanders have become more confident about the labour market and confident they'll be able to earn more in a growing economy.

FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.

ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.

Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.

Rabobank New Zealand said profit rose 31 percent to a record in 2014 as the local unit of Netherlands-based Rabobank Group increased rural sector len.

New Zealand consumer confidence rose in the first three months of the year, as Kiwis enjoyed cheaper fuel prices and lower fixed home-loan rates.

Pumpkin Patch, whose shares soared on Friday after the children's clothing retailer announced it was seeking proposals to acquire or refinance.

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.