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Westpac tax ruling sends tough message
Westpac has lost its High Court challenge against Inland Revenue and has been ordered to pay almost $1 billion in back taxes.

Westpac loses massive tax case on all counts
Westpac Bank faces a tax bill of close to $1 billion after losing one of New Zealand's largest ever tax avoidance cases.

Westpac owes $918m tax bill says High Court
Westpac has lost its $918m tax battle with Inland Revenue.

Banking while on the go
Internet banking could become old hat as consumers now opt to use their mobile phones.

G20 takes on banks and bonuses
Group of 20 leaders have charted a shared path towards a more stable banking system and a stronger global economy.

Caution urged on mortgage rate drop
Top economists are warning potential home buyers to proceed with caution as another bank drops its variable mortgage rate to the lowest in 40 years.

Insurance plan to fight rise in identity theft
New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.

Private equity in Burger King deal
An Australian private equity firm has bought the New Zealand arm of fast food chain Burger King.