The travel industry has welcomed the move, saying it will be good for travellers and enhance competition.
The lender plans to expand into auto and commercial property lending, and is looking to grow by acquisition
The airline is also facing a A$600m damages claim from the ACCC and a class action from consumers over cancelled flights.
More than 60 NZ companies are listed on the ASX, and about 25% have their sole listing across the Tasman.
Focus is on industrial property, where Australia has one of the lowest vacancy rates worldwide.
Mark Thomas was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment in 2022 after pleading guilty to director breaches.
Rejection of Qatar's request for more flights into Australia may be more diplomatic than economic.
PayPal 'escapes the consequences' of its errors, says Australian regulator.
The bank said asset sales in the renewable sector could pick up early next year.
Quarterly data surprised on the upside but GDP has fallen to 2.1% on an annualised basis and the nation is technically in a 'per capita' recession.