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Savings? That's a laugh, say half of Kiwis
Almost half of New Zealanders are not saving at all, according to a bank survey.

Krukziener loses loan tax appeal
A tax judgment against Andrew Krukziener will 'send shivers' down the spines of some taxpayers, says one accounting firm.

Two more Hubbard trusts in statutory management
Two further trusts established by Allan Hubbard have been put into statutory management, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.

Uninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake money
An estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake will have to make a case of "true hardship" to be considered for financial help.

Borrowers over reach themselves
Bad loans to bars, hotels, furniture makers, property investors and even a state house builder wiped out at least $100 million from South Canterbury Finance.

What were SCF bosses thinking?
Questions need to be asked of the former management of failed company South Canterbury Finance, says the Shareholders Association.

Plane leak reveals South Canterbury bid
A notoriously shrewd businessman has emerged as the frontrunner to buy South Canterbury Finance.