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US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks
The watchdogs told institutions to be wary of potential fraud, legal uncertainty and misleading disclosures.
Dwindling number of wealthy foreign investors applying for residency
Only three wealthy foreign investors have applied for residency since the government overhauled the rules last spring and they are in limbo.
Westpac to pay back overcharged customers, donate money to charity
A major bank has agreed to refund customers it accidentally overcharged for six years when paying their rates bills.
Wellington benefactor: New knight motivated by desire to help city he loves
Mark Dunajtschik who helped to pay for Wellington's new children's hospital has been made a knight for his services to philanthropy.
What can we learn from countries already using open banking?
Analysis - Traditional banks' gatekeeping of customers' data is about to change with the arrival of what's called "open banking", set to arrive in New Zealand by 2024.
Dodgy cash reported in Whāngarei businesses
Whangārei Police are asking businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money, following reports of fake $50 banknotes being presented at local businesses recently.
Friday busiest shopping day of the year
Friday was the busiest shopping day of the year, with transactions reaching nearly 651,000 in an hour. Audio
Signed 'arrogant prick' transcript sold for more than $100,000, but the story doesn't end there
Yesterday on The Panel, Wallace spoke to ACT leader David Seymour about the sale of the 'arrogant prick' transcript he signed alongside Jacinda Ardern. The slice of political memorabilia was sold on… Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Jo McCarroll discuss Inland Revenue's plan to keep a sharper eye on the "appropriateness" of tax deductions claimed by self-employed… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Jo McCarroll
Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Jo McCarroll open the Friday Mailbag and respond to your messages from throughout the week.
Plus, our panellists tell us what is on their mind this week. Audio
Covid-19 business support loan scheme had room to be better - review
The government's business support loan scheme during Covid-19 restrictions has scope for improvement, according to an interim evaluation.
Trump paid no income tax in 2020, records show
Donald Trump paid no income tax during the final full year of his presidency, according to tax figures released by a congressional panel.
Property Crowd deregistered from financial providers register
The Financial Markets Authority has suspended the crowdfunding licence of The Property Crowd for breaches of its licensee obligations.
Canterbury police scam and fraud team kept busy for 2022
Police say 2022 has been a big year for fraud and scam investigations, and they are issuing a reminder to keep banking details safe and report fraud immediately.
Share broker accused of breaching anti-money laundering laws
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed civil High Court proceedings against an online share broker for allegedly breaching anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism laws.
ANZ-Roy Morgan confidence survey shows sharp skid in sentiment
A third confidence survey in two days has shown sentiment in the economy and households plunging off a cliff.
Tips for investing from creator of #1 Aus finance podcast
Victoria Devine is the host of Australia's top business podcast She's On The Money which spawned a best-selling book by the same name. Her second book takes a closer look at investing, which Victoria… Audio
Cost of giving brings discord to Twelve Days of Christmas
The cost of putting on a Christmas spread and buying gifts for your true love has soared in recent years thanks to inflation.
How much does the 12 days of Christmas cost?
Forget house prices, let's talk partridges. The cost of putting on a Christmas spread and buying gifts for your true love has soared in recent years thanks to inflation.
Fifteen years ago we… Audio
National Party on Dunedin Hospital shrink
Beds and operating theatres have been cut from the design of a new hospital in Dunedin, because of increasing building costs.
Te Whatu Ora says an extra $200 million is needed to deal with cost… Audio
