Auckland bars are forcing customers to have their picture identification scanned and a separate picture taken before they are allowed entry on busy weekend nights.

US officials have shut down a series of so-called tech support scams, mostly operating from India, which targeted English-speaking consumers, including New Zealanders.

New Zealanders are collectively paying more than $600 million a year in interest on personal credit card debt, according to figures from the Reserve Bank.

A carpet cleaner caught on camera doing lewd acts at a woman's house has won permanent name suppression.

The Automobile Association says complaints back claims used-car dealers are illegally putting worn parts back into vehicles before selling them on.