Avoiding and minimising tax is almost a national sport...

Anthony Collingwood didn't know how true his words would prove to be when he abused former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers at the Auckland District Court. "I hope you feel good putting me out in the street, boy..."

Deluded. That's what a lot of people are about their debts.

Contact Energy has announced a one-for-nine renounceable rights issue to raise around $350m to help fund new geothermal power station.