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How RNZ, TVNZ and Nicky Hager joined forces to tackle the Panama Papers
10 May 2016First Person - Two weeks into an unprecedented media collaboration set up to tackle the Panama Papers, Alex van Wel explains how it came about. Video
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Panama Papers data goes public
10 May 2016Panama Papers NZ - The public can now search through more than 200,000 offshore entities which are part of this historic leak of financial documents.
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NZ at heart of Panama money-go-round
9 May 2016EXCLUSIVE - Panama Papers NZ - Mossack Fonseca is sending its clients to New Zealand for "wealth protection", and has set up an office in Auckland.
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Nicky Hager on the selling of secrecy
9 May 2016OPINION - Panama Papers NZ - Nicky Hager asks if New Zealand wants people making money from selling secrecy to undeclared foreigners.
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The new Panama Papers revelations explained
10 May 2016Panama Papers NZ - What are the Panama Papers and what do the latest revelations mean? Catch up on the latest developments in the saga with a special Q & A.
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Key responds to Panama Papers source
10 May 2016The anonymous leaker of the Panama Papers is confused about the New Zealand Prime Minister's responsibilities, John Key says. Video
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Panama Papers: The story so far
9 May 2016Panama Papers NZ - What has the fallout from the Panama Papers been in New Zealand up until today?
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Mossack Fonseca NZ's registered office responds
9 May 2016Panama Papers NZ - Bentleys, in Auckland's Queen Street, is the registered office of Mossack Fonseca NZ. Co-founder Roger Thompson responds to our questions.
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OIO staffing boost criticised as too late
5 May 2016The government is boosting staffing to the under-pressure Overseas Investment Office but it's too little too late, says Winston Peters.
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More questions around OIO approvals
4 May 2016An Australian company has been allowed to buy sensitive land in Wellington - despite its parent company being sued for overcharging the United States government. Audio
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OIO has made more overseas buyer mistakes, says Labour
4 May 2016The Labour Party says it will produce evidence to show other foreign companies should have failed the Overseas Investment Office's good character test. Audio
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Key stands ground over foreign trust talks
4 May 2016Prime Minister John Key is adamant he told his then Revenue Minister that his personal lawyer was going to get in touch to discuss foreign trust rules.
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OIO to take second look at farm buy
29 Apr 2016The Overseas Investment Office is investigating revelations two Argentine brothers it allowed to buy a large Taranaki farm have pollution convictions. Audio
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PM accused of 'half-truths' on foreign trust links
29 Apr 2016The Prime Minister's foreign trust links undermine his ability to address concerns about New Zealand being seen as a hax haven, Labour says.
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PM's private lawyer lobbied government on foreign trusts
28 Apr 2016Prime Minister John Key's personal lawyer lobbied the government about proposed changes to the foreign trust regime, a newly released email shows. Audio
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Tax dodgers a concern for Kiwis: Poll
30 Apr 2016A new poll shows more than two-thirds of New Zealanders are opposed to multinational companies dodging tax by shifting profits offshore.
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Panamanian company bought NZ land, says Labour
28 Apr 2016The Labour Party says it has identified the Mossack Fonseca client who got approval to buy sensitive land in New Zealand. Audio
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Character test central in Panama Papers link
18 Apr 2016A review of a land buy in New Zealand by someone connected to law firm Mossack Fonseca is likely to focus on the good character test, acting Prime Minister Bill English says. Audio
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Govt warned foreign trust quick fixes not enough
18 Apr 2016The government is being warned that quick fixes to the foreign trust regime in the wake of the Panama papers will not be enough to restore the country's reputation.
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Foreign trusts should've been a Labour Shewan
15 Apr 2016Power Play - Labour targeted political "civilian" John Shewan and missed a greater opportunity offered by the foreign trust scandal, writes Jane Patterson. Audio
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Mossack Fonseca involved in NZ investment application
The Minister for Land Information has ordered a review of an overseas investment application involving the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers.
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Tax reviewer allegations a 'storm in a teacup'
14 Apr 2016John Shewan says allegations against him are a "complete red herring", while Labour continues to try and discredit him.
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Is NZ a tax haven or a safe haven?
13 Apr 2016ANALYSIS: The Panama Papers has thrown the spotlight on New Zealand's little known but flourishing role as a "home" to trusts for foreign residents, writes Gyles Beckford.
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Will the leaks keep coming?
Panama Papers stories keep on coming. Will they encourage more leaks? Or are people with things to hide now wise to the risks, asks Mediawatch. Audio
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