Cost of living crisis prompts more KiwiSaver withdrawals

Data shows surge in people tapping into retirement savings for hardship reasons, and self-employed people may be most exposed. 23 January 2024 [View in Browser]( Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Cost of living crisis prompts more KiwiSaver withdrawals]( [Cost of living crisis prompts more KiwiSaver withdrawals]( [Data shows surge in people tapping into retirement savings for hardship reasons, and self-employed people may be most exposed.]( [The fire that gutted the heart of a community]( [The fire that gutted the heart of a community]( [Nothing could prepare the locals for what happened when fire ripped through their picturesque backyard.]( [‘Barbaric’ child torturer to be deported from Australia]( [‘Barbaric’ child torturer to be deported from Australia]( [Graphic warning: Jason Ogier was jailed for horrific assaults on his son in Australia. Now he’s set to be deported to New Zealand.]( Newsable: the news worth talking about Join Imogen Wells and Jess McCarthy for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news. The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on [newsable.co.nz]( or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. [Listen to the latest episode of Newsable →]( [Luxon meets with Ardern over special envoy job]( [Luxon meets with Ardern over special envoy job]( [Newsable: Officials are preparing advice on the former MP’s role as the country’s senior representative to the Christchurch Call.]( [Here are some of the tax changes to expect this year]( [Here are some of the tax changes to expect this year]( [Tax changes lie ahead this year as the new Government beds in its policies, progresses some of the previous Government’s, and works through...]( [NZ sees 'significant' rise in use and import of cocaine]( [NZ sees 'significant' rise in use and import of cocaine]( [Cocaine Kiwis: South American cartels target New Zealand, as wastewater testing shows Kiwis are using more and more coke.]( [The Aussie hockey hero off to the Olympics with NZ]( [The Aussie hockey hero off to the Olympics with NZ]( [Queenslander Scott Boyde once played for Australia against New Zealand, now he’s set to star for the Black Sox on hockey’s biggest stage.]( [Iran 'directly involved' in Houthi ship attacks]( [Iran 'directly involved' in Houthi ship attacks]( [The US Navy’s top commander in the Middle East says that Iran is involved with Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.]( [Brodie Retallick reveals truth on brutal World Cup sledge]( [Brodie Retallick reveals truth on brutal World Cup sledge]( [The former All Black has confirmed he channelled his inner George Gregan when taking down Ireland star Peter O’Mahony.]( Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters](. [Feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand