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Jackson urges PM against cap on film subsidies
"Jackson acknowledged that writing big cheques for Hollywood might seem unfair".
Woman shocked by funding error from Kiwisaver provider
A KiwiSaver provider didn't apply for a woman's government contributions.
Globe-trotting sea captain loses NZ tax battle
A globe-trotting sea captain has lost a battle against the New Zealand tax department.
How consumer pressure can force social media change
The Christchurch attacks created a mood for change, and individuals can make a difference
Auckland apartment values up, Australia tanks
Aussie apartment values fall, Auckland's rise
Diana Clement: The biggest financial mistakes we make for our children
COMMENT: We're often too busy to sit down with our children and talk through money.
House sales plummet 18 per cent in Auckland
Summer took its toll on the house sale market with Auckland and national volumes down.
IAG responds to claims it's stopped taking on new Wellington clients
Home insurer IAG says it is still open for new business in Wellington.
How to run a small business and still have a life
Small business owners need different tactics for work-life balance, and retirement.
Director cruises in Bentley while creditors wait to be paid back
A Halifax director continues to enjoy his flash car while creditors face uncertainty.
Accounting 'irregularities': Halifax investors face long wait to get money back
Administrators paint bleak picture.
Eric Watson faces $112m bill, loses tax avoidance battle
High Court judge rules complex 2002 transaction was tax avoidance.
One in five KiwiSaver members may be worse off under CGT proposals
Around 20 per cent of people in KiwiSaver maybe worse off under capital gains proposals.
Saving money on health insurance
Diana Clement: Private health insurance is essential for some and a luxury for others.
Matthew Hooton: CGT debate shows Ardern's weakness
Comment: Ardern can't handle tax issue, how will she deal with list of tough decisions?
New tech gives small investors access to big fund manager
A new tool will give retail investors direct access to a big fund manager.
Paul Glass: Why the 'Future of Tax' is not fair
COMMENT: The report should have been called Taxing our Future.
Life insurer boss hits back over incentives
A life insurer has hit back at calls by the regulator that commissions need to change.
New Zealand's first stamp to go under the hammer
Mowbray Collectables will put the stamp under the hammer in two weekends time.
Liam Dann: Let's dial down the noise around CGT
COMMENT: With all the song and dance about CGT, some basic truths are being forgotten.
Diana Clement: It's never too early to start saving
COMMENT: Ask how you can do it, not why you can't.