AgribusinessHubbard speaks out - Govt to blameAllan Hubbard is blaming Government regulations for the failure of South Canterbury Finance.31 Aug 02:45 AM
EconomyNo Sth Canterbury fire sale - EnglishFinance Minister Bill English says its quick payout to cover losses by South Canterbury Finance investors will mean "minimal disruption" to the wider economy.31 Aug 02:20 AM
EconomyGovt pays $1.7bn to Sth Canterbury FinanceThe Government has this morning paid out $1.7 billion to cover investor losses from the collapse of South Canterbury Finance.31 Aug 12:15 AM
EconomyGovt pays $1.7bn to Sth Canterbury trusteesThe Govt has already made a $1.7bn payment to the trustees of South Canterbury Finance, which today called in the receivers.31 Aug 12:15 AM
Banking and finance'Good and bad' news in SCF announcementSth Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier says an announcement that will have "good and bad" in it is due sometime after 9.30am today.30 Aug 08:45 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key walks a tightrope over ailing finance firmJohn Armstrong writes that John Key must reassure investors that their cash is safe, while minimising the taxpayers' burden.30 Aug 05:30 PM
PoliticsEnglish cancels trip as Hubbard decision loomsBill English cancelled an overseas trip and John Key last night refused to rule out an injection of taxpayer funds as the Govt grappled with the fate of South Canterbury Finance.30 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeEnglish delays trip to handle SCF falloutFinance Minister Bill English has postponed his departure overseas to deal with stricken South Canterbury Finance.30 Aug 05:39 AM
Banking and financeEnglish delays trip to handle SCF falloutFinance Minister Bill English has postponed his departure overseas to deal with issues that could follow tomorrow's announcement on the future of South Canterbury Finance.30 Aug 04:54 AM
Personal Finance'No certainty' on restructure, Sth Canterbury tells NZXSouth Canterbury Finance has told the NZX "there can be no certainty" its recapitalisation and restructuring proposals will be successful.29 Aug 09:35 PM
New ZealandDeadline looms on $1.5b collapse bill Taxpayers are facing a bill for $1.55bn unless South Canterbury Finance can be pulled from the brink of failure before tomorrow night.29 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceDeal could still save SCF - HubbardSouth Canterbury Finance needs a new backer or a government bail out to avoid receivership.29 Aug 07:19 AM
Banking and financeHubbard supporters appeal to PMSupporters of businessman Alan Hubbard have written to John Key urging him to reconsider the Government's approach to inquiries into Mr Hubbard's affairs.29 Aug 02:36 AM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> SCF decision, either way, will cast long, chilly pall28 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceFinance giant on the brink of collapseAllan Hubbard's finance company is near receivership and is understood to be in last-minute talks with the Govt and overseas investors to avoid NZ's largest corporate collapse in decades.27 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceSouth Canterbury Finance trading halt likely to persistSouth Canterbury Finance is likely to remain in a trading halt into next week as it awaits fresh capital.27 Aug 03:44 AM
Personal FinanceStatutory managers confirm shortfall in Hubbard FundsThe value of some investments were overstated by at least 25 per cent.26 Aug 08:50 PM
