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Latitude confirms 34,600 NZ passports caught up in hack

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has advised that there is no need for anyone to replace their passports.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 29

Kiwis urged to join possible Latitude legal action over data hack

Legal firms say people caught up in the significant cyber attack could be eligible for compensation.

Technology •Wed, Mar 29

60% of Kiwi households face refinancing mortgage at higher rates

Property research firm CoreLogic said many households will need to budget for the additional costs.

Property •Mon, Mar 27

Tax changes to help employers provide green commuting options

Public transport incentives became exempt from the fringe benefit tax recently, with e-bikes, scooters and other low-emission forms of transport set to follow.

Transport •Sun, Mar 26

Benefits increasing but more investment needed, minister claims

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni said the government hasn't fostered a culture of dependency, but has ensured Kiwis on welfare are supported.

Employment •Sun, Mar 26

Only one third of Gen Xers plan to retire at 65, survey finds

Of the respondents, 16% said they planned to give up full time work in their 70s, 2% expect to work into their 80s and 3% said they would never retire.

Personal Finance •Fri, Mar 24

Firms, workers need to lower inflation expectations - RBNZ

Central bank chief economist Paul Conway said work was underway on the RBNZ's next rate review on April 6.

Economy •Thu, Mar 23

New Zealanders scammed out of record $20 million last year

Cyber-criminals are becoming more sophisticated, an expert has warned.

Technology •Thu, Mar 23

Explainer: How do banks fail?

Two of the US' three biggest bank failures in history happened earlier this month.

Economy •Sun, Mar 19

App selling discounted surplus food expands into South Island

Foodprint was launched in 2019 and now has 350 eateries across the country on the mobile app.

Food And Drink •Sun, Mar 19

Credit Suisse shares plunge as bank fears spread to Europe

"Credit Suisse is not just a Swiss problem but a global one," one economist has remarked.

Economy •Thu, Mar 16

NZ's balance of payments deficit hits record $33.8 billion

Broadly speaking, the country is living well beyond its means, which is filled by borrowing.

Personal Finance •Wed, Mar 15

After two historic US bank failures, here’s what comes next

Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run, government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the system.

North America •Tue, Mar 14