Rich Kiwis caught up in HSBC tax sting
Rich Kiwis have been stung with extra tax bills as the result of a huge file leak revealing the global super wealthy hid millions of dollars from tax authorities with the help of HSBC's Swiss private bank.
Industry wants end to watchdog probe
Real estate agent Simon Tremain is hoping the Commerce Commission will soon wrap up its year-long investigation of the industry.
Beware low weekly payments
The actual price of buying now and paying back slowly can be hideous, even if it sounds affordable.
Retirement villages 'resort-like'
Retirement living is all the rage, but safety and security come at a price. Here's what to expect.
Scammers target lonely lovers
People can lose more than their hearts online to scoundrels taking advantage of their loneliness.
Bridesmaid for hire
Professional bridesmaid's service is in huge demand and isn't for 'sad' brides without friends, she says.
Publisher's nimble approach
Based in a small street in inner Wellington, Julia Marshall runs a global children's publishing business.
An oasis in the city
A rash of astroturf is creeping across Wellington, in a bid to prove the city is not dead.
UK to probe HSBC tax evasion
British lawmakers plan to open an inquiry into HSBC after media reports the bank helped wealthy customers dodge taxes and hide assets.
Australian re-think needed
Australia's government should turn its focus to managing the end of the mining boom.
Drone kills Afghan militant
A drone strike in Afghanistan killed veteran militant suspected of having defected to Islamic State from the Taliban.
The beet that broke the camel’s back
A silverbeet incident is at the centre of an employment row worth thousands of dollars.
Businesswoman wins UK New Zealander of the Year
Corich is the founder and director of international business consultancy firm Sysdoc,
Prison guard reinstated
Corrections ordered to reinstate the man who was fired following claims he beat up a prisoner after being called a 'coconut'.
Secondary tax seems a cruel cut
OPINION: Sometimes the law is seen as an ass, tax law especially so.
All employers are fair game
OPINION: A law firm had to pay three months' wages and $10K to an employee who won a personal grievance claim against it.
Shedding light on after-hours activity
OPINION: The infamous Christchurch office sex romp brings the issue of out-of-work activities into the limelight again.
'Rigged' flow meters
ECan investigates claims farmers gamed water flow meters to evade irrigation restrictions.
Bank bearish on drought
Deutsche Bank paints a grim picture of the impact of dry conditions on the dairy industry.
Delegat sales bubble along
Wine maker Delegat Group sold 1.13m cases of wine in the half year to December for an expected profit of $20.5m.
Cloud in unexpected places
It would be easy to think the farming, fishing and forestry industries would be immune to shifts in technology, but you'd be wrong.
Telcos under the gun
Consumer NZ says internet providers are doing a worse job and customers are more likely to be dissatisfied.
Kiwi gets top job at Westpac NZ
David McLean was drawn home from the bright lights of New York City by the allure of his "dream job".