A father was left unable to pay for groceries after he saved his credit card details on his computer for in-game purchases - which was then used by his six-year-old son.
New Zealand
8:51am
Withdrawals from the scheme for financial hardship reasons have increased significantly in recent years.
Business
Mon, Mar 30
1News breaks down the changes likely to boost or dent your wallet in the coming month.
Politics
The winning tickets were sold on MyLotto, with two other players taking $250,000 each in Lotto First Division and Strike Four also delivering six‑figure prizes.
Sun, Mar 29
This plant nursery worker and welder find food prices are much higher in their small town than in cities.
Life
Sat, Mar 28
Consumer advocates say the much mentioned $1 million figure may be over the top.
The winning tickets in last night's draw were sold at Willowbank Superette in Auckland and to MyLotto players from Whangārei and Waikato.
Thu, Mar 26
The increases come as most major banks raise their rates, with wholesale interest rates trending higher, driving up what it costs them to borrow the money they lend.
Wed, Mar 25
The Government has announced a support package to ease the impact of increasing fuel prices - but how does it work and who is eligible?
Tue, Mar 24
ASB has raised and lowered some of its home loan rates, citing "volatile" wholesale interest rates that continued to trend higher.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon acknowledged the impact of diesel's role in the economy is key.
Mon, Mar 23
In the latest in our new series, a 55-year-old small business owner shares the details of her weekly shop now that the kids have left home and the focus is keto.
Sat, Mar 21
In times like these, finding a few areas where you can exercise some control will help both your bank balance and your mental wellbeing.
Vincent Reynolds used or attempted to use false GST and income tax returns, made false Covid-19 relief claims and provided altered bank statements in his attempts.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Mar 19
New Zealanders who say they have worked hard and paid taxes all their life are forced to rely on their partners as their welfare system.
Wed, Mar 18
Wholesale interest rates have risen in recent weeks amid global uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
The changes followed a "significant" jump in wholesale rates amid global uncertainty.
There was relief for savers, however, as Westpac boasted its one-year term deposit rate was now the best among the five biggest banks.
Tue, Mar 17
KiwiSaver funds have previously bounced back from the global financial crisis, Covid, trade wars and inflation.
The players from Auckland, Eltham, Hawke's Bay and Manawatū-Whanganui each won $200,000 with Lotto First Division.
Sun, Mar 15
A home support worker in Nelson, says it's getting increasingly difficult to do her job.
Invaluable advice to help you ensure your kids get everything they need (and even some of the things they just want).
Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East.
Wed, Mar 11
The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3% in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell 4%.
Mon, Mar 9
OPINION: It's tempting in times like these to panic and withdraw KiwiSaver and other investments, but Frances Cook believes it's best to sit tight and wait for the 'anxiety premium'.
