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Legal hell in Fiji paradise
For the 240 investors in Fiji's Denarau Hilton, the past 18 months have been anything but paradise.

IRD spies on World Cup home owners
Home owners planning to make a quick buck renting their houses during the Rugby World Cup need to be careful - the taxman is watching you.

Women and high earners feel pinch
Women, middle-aged people and high-income households are under more financial stress than other New Zealanders, a survey has shown.

<i>Inside Money: </i> Why politicians are disgusted with advisers
New financial advisers rules won't stop the world turning to custard.

Scheme nets one rich investor
A scheme aimed at attracting wealthy migrants to invest in businesses and create jobs in NZ has resulted in just one approval.

Local property firm DNZ set to float
The second NZX listing this year is looming after $671 million real estate investor DNZ Property Fund said it planned to float mid-August.

Chinese investors claim they are blocked from NZ
Wealthy Chinese investors say strict fund transfer policies are preventing them from becoming investor migrants in New Zealand.

Home loan affordability dips in June
New Zealand home loan affordability worsened slightly in June from May as the median house price nudged up faster than incomes.

<i>Inside Money: </i>ASIC clears the smoke from CFDs
Maybe the tobacco industry can serve as a model: Warning - CFD use may seriously harm your wealth.