Panama Papers
Kiwis' concern over tax haven claims revealed
More than half of New Zealanders are worried about the country being a tax haven after the Panama Papers leak, according to a new poll.
The OECD's Monica Bhatia on the fight for tax transparency
The Panama Papers revealed New Zealand as a tax haven earlier this month, and the OECD has plans to crack down on the world of hiding money offshore. The OECD's Monica Bhatia explains how transparency… Video, Audio
Character test central in Panama Papers link
A 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
Government warned foreign trust quick fixes not enough
The Government is being warned that quick fixes to the foreign trust regime in the wake of the Panama papers won't be enough, if the country is serious about restoring its battered reputation. Audio
Govt warned foreign trust quick fixes not enough
The 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.
Govt to review OIO decision with possible Panama Papers links
The Overseas Investment Office has been ordered to review a decision two years ago to let a person linked to the Panama Papers buy land in New Zealand. Audio
NZ'er involved in Panama Papers investigation talks about this NZ links in leak
As the Opposition loudly makes claims about the Panama Papers, Mossack Fonseca, John Key and John Shewan, what the papers themselves actually reveal about New Zealand and the foreign money in very… Audio
Foreign trusts should've been a Labour Shewan
Power Play - Labour targeted political "civilian" John Shewan and missed a greater opportunity offered by the foreign trust scandal, writes Jane Patterson. Audio
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.
Putin: Panama Papers allegations a US provocation.
Russia's involvement in the Panama Papers, drugs in sport and even the the president's love life came up in Vladamir Putin's annual call-in television show. Audio
OIO decision reviewed after Mossack Fonseca link revealed
A government review is underway after it was revealed an overseas person connected to the controversial law firm Mossack Fonseca was allowed to purchase land in New Zealand. Audio
Labour wants urgency on Mossack Fonseca OIO case
It's been revealed that the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers is involved in an overseas investment land application here in New Zealand. Audio
UK correspondent Jon Dennis
Jon Dennis on the outfall for David Cameron and George Osborne from the Panama papers and plans for a law to prosecute those aiding tax evasion. Audio
Tax reviewer allegations a 'storm in a teacup'
John Shewan says allegations against him are a "complete red herring", while Labour continues to try and discredit him.
Trust reviewer rejects Labour's Bahamas accusation
John Shewan, who has been appointed to review NZ's foreign trust rules, has rejected Labour's accusation he advised the Bahamas on its tax haven status. Audio
John Shewan joins Checkpoint
Tax expert John Shewan joins Checkpoint to discuss Labour's allegations today that he helped the Bahamas preserve their tax haven status. Audio
Labour leader questions PM's judgment on Shewan appointment
In Parliament this afternoon, the Labour leader accused John Shewan, appointed to review the rules on foreign trusts, of giving the Bahamas advice to preserve its status as a tax haven. Audio
Who is Kenneth Whitney?
John Key's lawyer, Antipodes Trust Executive Director - and what else? Checkpoint investigates who precisely Kenneth Whitney is. Audio
PM has deposit in law firm specialising in foreign trusts
Responding to criticisms about New Zealand's 'tax haven' status, the Prime Minister says he is not embarrassed by his own deposit with an equivalent firm. Video, Audio
Trust deposit not embarrassing - PM
The Prime Minister says the fact he has a deposit with a law firm specialising in foreign trusts is not embarrassing in the least.
