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The rise and fall of Iceland
The resignation of Iceland's PM adds to a series of unfortunate events, seeing Iceland fall both in and out of favour.

'Lie detector' promoter in receivership
David Baty, the director of Prestige Events, still hasn't handed over ute prize to contest winners.

Homeowners better at saving - bank research
New research show vastly different money habits and attitudes between home owners and those who don't own property.

Raybon Kan: Welcome to NZ - 100% Pure tax haven
COMMENT: The fact that so many of the people wrapped up in the Panama Papers are in government shows there's no political will to change the situation, writes Raybon Kan.

'Netflix tax' a sure thing, says specialist
The law change will mean paying more to watch content on Netflix.

Top cash earners on the NZ share market
Which New Zealand shares are the biggest cash earners?

Comment: Tax reform would hit NZ companies too
Prime Minister John Key is just one of many who say the amount of tax paid here by some multinational companies isn't fair.

Forget Panama, the US is a big tax haven
Americans don't need to go to Panama - they have a thriving offshore industry at home.

Mexican tycoon hid money in NZ
A businessman with close links to the Mexican President set up a series of shell companies in New Zealand.

Hunt for Kiwis linked to Panama scandal
Inland Revenue is trying to get information on New Zealanders who have dealt with Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.

Panama Papers: Kiwi frontman for shell companies
A New Zealander has been named as a director for thousands of shell companies revealed in the Panama Papers as being used to avoid tax by wealthy clients.

Liam Dann: Govt has big questions to answer
COMMENT: The fact that New Zealand's trust regime is caught up in the midst of it all will be a surprise to many Kiwis.

Brent Sheather: Unbalanced funds
COMMENT: Two weeks ago we considered the low interest rate environment, concluded that it was here to stay, writes Brent Sheather.

It's yours for free - the biggest leak ever
The Panama Papers leak has revealed how the rich and powerful have hidden their billions.

Barry Soper: NZ like the Cayman Islands of the Pacific
COMMENT: John Key on trusts sounds a bit like a cracked record.

Editorial: Govt can help put boot into tax dodgers
To make trusts more transparent and accountable ought not compromise the ease and speed of company registrations in this country.

How rich, powerful hide their money
Huge leak of 11.5 million documents from a Panama law firm shows associates of Russian President have moved as much as US$2 billion through offshore accounts.

A rental house is still a first property
If you have been a KiwiSaver member for at least three years you may be eligible to withdraw your savings to put towards a first home.

OIO beefs up decision system
The Overseas Investment Office is taking a harder line in rejecting applications that need more work.

IRD's data grab from Trade Me nets $3m
Inland Revenue's grab at Trade Me members' personal data netted it just $3 million in fresh taxes.

Diana Clement: A few dollars stretches a long way for some
COMMENT: Low-interest or no-interest loans from community groups give poor people a helping hand out of debt, or to start a business.

Are executive incentives too generous?
Executive incentive schemes aim to boost company performance. But is it too easy for top bosses to get a reward?

Hilton hotel in $80m mortgage deal
Mortgage interests over Queenstown's luxury Hilton Hotel have been sold in an $80.5 million deal involving Chinese businesses.

Craig Elliffe: Others' tax tactics worth a look for NZ
International tax issues are bubbling away again with the recent revelation from the NZ Herald that multinationals operating in NZ pay just $1.8 million of tax on revenue of $10 billion.

Companies on notice over tax structures
Multinational tax policy isn't easy or simple and it isn't usually sexy. But, like a lot of things, the internet has livened up the debate.

Alarm raised on basic income
Taxpayers' Union says Labour Party plans for "universal basic income" will come with hefty price tag.