NZ's highest earners have paid less tax overall since 2001 tax changes that raised the top personal income tax rate.

John Key says estimates that the assets sales loyalty scheme could cost the taxpayer hundred of millions of dollars are "farcical".

The New Zealand Government took in $772 million more tax than expected in the first 10 months of the fiscal year.

Bank security guards in London lock the doors when they see Liam Taylor coming.