Panama Papers
Birgitta Jónsdóttir
Kim Hill talks to Birgitta Jónsdóttir, an Icelandic "poetician" and activist, who was elected in 2013 as a Member of the Althing for the Southwest Constituency and heads the list for the Icelandic… Audio
Accountants protest 'get out of jail free' tax law change
A draft bill would allow the Revenue Minister to adjust search and seizure powers and information-sharing without Parliament's support, MPs have been told.
Repercussions from the Panama Papers scandal
Over the Tasman to Australia where the Panama Papers scandal is having further repercussions. Audio
NZ tax system 'meets EU criteria'
New Zealand has little to fear from a European investigation into the Panama papers, according to tax experts and the government.
NZ's tax laws may be investigated by EU
The European Union may investigate New Zealand's tax laws as it tries to crack down on countries that are operating as tax havens. Audio
EU investigation would find NZ tax rules tight - Woodhouse
The government has nothing to fear if the European Parliament investigates New Zealand's tax rules related to foreign trusts, the Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
Give facts a chance
False claims can spread faster than ever in the media these days - far faster than the truth about them can be established. Journalists make things worse "behaving like young people online", says one… Video, Audio
Give facts a chance
False claims can spread faster than ever in the media these days - far faster than the truth about them can be established. Journalists make things worse "behaving like young people online", says one…
Video, AudioPeter Bale: Panama Papers, and the state of the media
Kim Hill talks to Peter Bale, CEO of The Center for Public Integrity. He has a long career in journalism that includes 15 years as a correspondent and editor for Reuters, then positions as online… Audio
Govt accepts Shewan's foreign trust advice
The government will formally accept all of the recommendations made by John Shewan relating to New Zealand's foreign trust laws, except one.
Key and Little clash on foreign trusts
Prime Minister John Key and Labour leader Andrew Little have clashed in Parliament over NZ's foreign trust regime. Audio
Tighter rules might prompt trust closures, Mossack Fonseca agent says
Panama Papers NZ - A New Zealand foreign trust provider admits proposals to beef up disclosure rules might prompt some clients to close their trusts.
Inquiry reveals NZ's foreign trust rules are inadequate
The Prime Minister has been forced to backtrack on his claims that New Zealand has a world class foreign trust system that doesn't need changing. John Key defended the rules covering foreign trusts… Audio
NZ foreign trust rules inadequate - inquiry
The government is likely to adopt "the majority" of the recommendations made by John Shewan, to tighten up New Zealand's foreign trust regime. Audio
Govt spins 'hard-hitting' trust report
ANALYSIS: Tax expert John Shewan has delivered a hard-hitting report on New Zealand's foreign trust regime - not that you'd know it from the government spin, writes Jane Patterson.
Panama Papers could lead to prosecutions
A police unit is examining whether Panama Papers revelations about New Zealand's role in helping people hide wealth could lead to criminal charges.
How to sidestep NZ disclosure rules
EXCLUSIVE - Panama Papers NZ - Mossack Fonseca's main NZ agent instructed his foreign clients on how to avoid countries that have information-sharing agreements with NZ, the Panama Papers show.
Cabinet ministers expected to receive Shewan report today
Cabinet ministers are expected to receive the Shewan report on potential changes to foreign trust disclosure rules sometime today. Audio
NZ structure helped man hide millions
EXCLUSIVE - Panama Papers NZ - How one man used a string of countries, including New Zealand, to hide $30 million - and how he was caught. Video
Overseas Investment Office taking a closer look at two approvals
The Overseas Investment Office is taking a closer look at two of its approvals for connections to the beleaguered law firm Mossack Fonseca.
