The EU's tax ruling is bad news for Apple, the Irish government and the EU's relations with the United States.

More than $300m in Government payouts went begging last year.

EU's $20 billion tax bill for Apple could set the stage for wider battle and Google, Amazon and Starbucks among firms likely to face scrutiny.

Cook says there has been 'an obvious targeting' of Apple.

While the Apple ruling doesn't directly threaten the 12.5pc rate, the Govt has promised to stand by executives it says are helping its economy.

COMMENT: It's been two months since the Brexit vote caught investors by surprise, sending financial markets into a tailspin.

Veritas, the owner of the Mad Butcher franchise and Nosh food market outlets, is in talks with its bank over the terms of its debt.

The European Commission is expected to say Ireland provided Apple with illegal aid in return for creating jobs.

Amnesty International has laid a complaint with police over KiwiSaver providers making potentially illegal investments in weapons.

COMMENT: KiwiSaver may be the best option if you need help in resisting temptation.

COMMENT: Take risks, try to get on the property ladder - and mind your health.

The Commerce Minister says the controversial investments by KiwiSaver funds are a matter for police.

COMMENT: When getting advice on money matters, it's often clarity of being able to see our future that brings peace of mind.

INTERACTIVE: Find out how much your KiwiSaver has invested in cluster bombs, landmines and tobacco.

COMMENT: Unlike in Australia, where superannuation saving is compulsory, joining KiwiSaver is your choice.

COMMENT: Taking on debt can add to your investment returns - and to your losses.

Apple's chief talks growth potential, corporate responsibility and what it means to be the face of a tech behemoth.

COMMENT: Beyond the many biases we humans have, we can still make sharp decisions.

COMMENT: There's nothing like a bit of legal jargon to trip you up and the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal rules have plenty of it.

COMMENT: Money worries keep many people awake, but there are answers.

COMMENT: I still keep hearing about people who have been put off shares for life. It's a pity.

COMMENT: Financial markets often don't do what we expect them to.

The Commerce Commission has filed 15 charges against insurer Youi alleging it used misleading sales techniques to sell policies to consumers seeking quotes.

Two Wellington accountants serving prison terms on 110 counts of tax fraud have exhausted the last avenue of appeal against their convictions.

COMMENT: It's quite easy to make money in shares. In fact, as long as you follow two basic rules, history would suggest you're virtually guaranteed to.

The number of homeowners forced to sell because of debt has dropped 30 per cent in past year - which experts say is a sign of a more buoyant economy.

Concerns have been raised about a potential loophole in new lending restrictions.

New research by EY tax specialists has challenged Govt to "justify there's a real problem" before moving to change tax rules for multinational companies.