Finance Minister Bill English has postponed his departure overseas to deal with stricken South Canterbury Finance.

Finance 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.

The Serious Fraud Office is due this week to outline its next move in its investigation of Allan Hubbard.

Supporters of businessman Alan Hubbard have written to John Key urging him to reconsider the Government's approach to inquiries into Mr Hubbard's affairs.

Allied Farmers said its Allied Nationwide Finance unit missed a deadline to repay debentures yesterday and has sought an extension of time to remedy a breach of a Trust Deed ratio.

While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.

Mediaworks wants to put TV and radio news operations under one roof.