The number of people behind on their debt repayments crept back up in March, as borrowers continue to feel the pressure of high interest rates and living costs.
Businesses and consumers are being warned to beware when lending or advancing payments to businesses, with many thousands of businesses carrying undisclosed tax debts.
Reserve Bank figures are showing rising levels of non-performing housing loans. What we all want to know is whether we are now seeing the full extent of the pressure caused by high interest rates - or whether the problems may be just starting