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Sir Michael Cullen has earned more than $84k as chair of the Tax Working Group.
Take it or leave it: NorthWest warns Vital investors
Fish hooks in Vital management fee deal.
Money-laundering safeguards still not fit for purpose: FMA
Regulator highlights deficiencies.
KiwiSaver: Should you increase your contribution rate?
KiwiSaver members now have the option to contribute at 6pc and 10pc but should they?
National reveals Govt advice on how a CGT potentially hinders business
The Government will make a decision on a capital gains tax in April.
Revealed: How much cash Kiwis keep in their wallet
Research shows the amount of cash Kiwis like to keep handy.
Heritage home with rich history on market
A 1914 home built for a member of the Lion Nathan merchant and brewing family is for sale
Diana Clement: Overcoming that voice in your head
COMMENT: When it comes to personal finances, Kiwis can tend to dwell on the negatives.
The Ex-Files: Soon-to-be ex dipping into our joint account
Last week she paid off her credit card and part of her business loan from joint account.
Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.
Investment expert questions Ports of Auckland's dividend source
Chris Gaskin says it can only pay Auckland Council's annual return by borrowing more.
Business owner presents case for living wage
COMMENT: Low wages will never be a route to national prosperity.
OneRoof marks first birthday
OneRoof has become a powerful tool for real estate buyers and sellers.
High dividends stocks the winners as interest rates slide
Falling interest rates on deposits are driving more people into dividend paying shares.
Three landlords hit with fines totalling $17,000
Three landlords have committed a range of offences.
Six factors Kiwi landlords fear the most
The CGT and demands to improve their places rank among the top concerns.
Capital Gains Tax: What it means for KiwiSaver
One problem is the proposals do not treat all investors the same.
$20,000 real estate agent fine 'huge': barrister
Bayleys Remuera and two licensees incur a unsatisfactory conduct fine.
Editorial: CGT will tax Ardern's fresh political capital
EDITORIAL: Capital gains tax should apply only to property, not business generally.
NZ shares fall from record as bond inversion triggers global sell-off
Still reasonable demand for defensive stocks, broker says.
Does your KiwiSaver invest in guns?
What KiwiSaver providers are doing about gun-related investments.
Capital Gains Tax explained: What it means for business owners
Capital Gains Tax Series - Part 1: Business Owners
Super Fund set to pull out of gun investments
KiwiSaver funds are reviewing investments in gun-makers and sellers.
Guns, Facebook and Google - fund managers' dilemma
KiwiSaver providers say they are talking to Facebook about concerns over the terror video.
Mary Holm: Caravan living, the CGT effect and KiwiSaver concerns
Mary Holm answers questions on KiwiSaver, CGT and caravan concerns.
Jackson urges PM against cap on film subsidies
"Jackson acknowledged that writing big cheques for Hollywood might seem unfair".
Woman shocked by funding error from Kiwisaver provider
A KiwiSaver provider didn't apply for a woman's government contributions.
Globe-trotting sea captain loses NZ tax battle
A globe-trotting sea captain has lost a battle against the New Zealand tax department.
How consumer pressure can force social media change
The Christchurch attacks created a mood for change, and individuals can make a difference
Auckland apartment values up, Australia tanks
Aussie apartment values fall, Auckland's rise
Diana Clement: The biggest financial mistakes we make for our children
COMMENT: We're often too busy to sit down with our children and talk through money.
House sales plummet 18 per cent in Auckland
Summer took its toll on the house sale market with Auckland and national volumes down.