Allan Hubbard is blaming Government regulations for the failure of South Canterbury Finance.

Bill English cancelled an overseas trip and John Key last night refused to rule out an injection of taxpayer funds as the Govt grappled with the fate of South Canterbury Finance.

John Armstrong writes that John Key must reassure investors that their cash is safe, while minimising the taxpayers' burden.

Taxpayers are facing a bill for $1.55bn unless South Canterbury Finance can be pulled from the brink of failure before tomorrow night.

Accountant John Hepburn claims the $45.5m dividend payout to Watson and Hotchin cannot be justified.

The debate on compulsory superannuation is looking increasingly likely to play a major role in the lead-up to next year's Budget.

New Zealanders are paying about $10 million a month more in interest on their credit cards than they should be.

Dozens of people who invested with an Auckland couple have been told they are unlikely to see their money again.

Cabinet is bracing itself for the possibility that the SFO probe into Allan Hubbard will not find any evidence of complex fraud.

NZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.

A Tauranga family with a hearing-impaired child is facing bankruptcy after going it alone in legal action over their failed Blue Chip investment.