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Dick Smith complains about his $500k tax refund
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Westland farmer creditors call for action on OIO process
Westland farmer creditors owed up to $11 million still on warpath in sale countdown.
Boss of failed insurer CBL on why the Govt should step in
Boss of failed insurer CBL says he doesn't want a fight but believes he must speak out.
How Jeff Bezos helped NBA legend 'quadruple' his fortune
Strategy used by world's richest man saw the NBA champion's net worth go through the roof.
Continuous Disclosure: Ownership shake-up for big broker
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Real estate agent struck off for using front to buy her own home
The estate agent hired a colleague to purchase her own family home.
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Tenants to pay $10k for damage caused by poodles
A pair of urinating poodles have made it all the way to the High Court.
Ethical mismatch between what consumers want and investment funds
Consumers want to avoid fossil fuel and human rights violation.
Richlist couple spends $12m on rural clifftop headland
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Payday lender charging 500pc interest faces legal action
The Commerce Commission is taking action against Moola.
Diana Clement: A crash course in insurance
COMMENT: Often, there are two stories of liability.
IRD glitch sees couple work six weeks without pay
A technical glitch has left a Scottish couple stranded.
Onehunga palm growers lose appeal court bid
Court delivers latest blow to former directors of Oceanic Palms.
Aussie billionaire sells pristine $13.9m property
Billionaire Aussie sought helicopter flights from his property near Queenstown
Woman's $7456 revenge on boyfriend
Serina Wolfe had an argument with her boyfriend, and decided to get back at him.
Revealed: Who bought NZ's most expensive house?
The buyer of NZ's most expensive home this year can now be revealed.
Wanted businessman denied bail ahead of Australian extradition fight
The alleged multimillion-dollar fraud is linked to a luxury New South Wales golf course.
Comment: Ethical KiwiSaver? It's in your hands
Kiwis are increasingly voting with their feet.
Diana Clement: What happens to your dough after you go?
COMMENT: It's essential to make sure you have a will.
Taxman cometh: IRD hunts $80m in missing property taxes
Up to a quarter of transactions where brightline rule should apply may be non-compliant.
Unlocking KiwiSaver: Why 500,000 Kiwis will now be able to join
A handful of law changes which take effect on July 1.
Do we still need a life policy when we're 64?
COMMENT: Life cover peace of mind when younger but age can shift values.
Editorial: Diligence needed over KiwiSaver 'sin stocks'
We say: Our apparent diffidence and double standards with dubious stocks is exposed.
How to save a house deposit on an average income
The house deposit is arguably the hardest part about becoming a home owner.
More than $4 billion of KiwiSaver money invested in weapons, sin stocks
Gambling, guns and fossil fuel - find out where your KiwiSaver money is being invested.
Lotto winner forced to split $43m with ex
They were long separated but he was still ordered to hand over half his winnings.
IRD 'morally wrong' for not paying $42m tax back, says financial adviser
When the tax department takes but does not give back.
'Your landlord can't force you to pay for carpet cleaning'
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Cannasouth CEO defends IPO price as stock slides on debut
Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas has defended the company's IPO issue price.