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Government introduces multinational tax legislation
The Government says a crackdown on multinationals should generate an extra $200 million in tax revenue. Yesterday it introduced legislation aimed at stopping multinationals avoiding tax by shifting… Audio
How much should you save for retirement?
Analysis - People often want an easy formula for how much they need to save for retirement - but working out how much they'll need to spend is crucial, writes Mary Holm.
For richer, not for poorer
At the age of 20, Huia Welton got married. But not to the person she loved. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Most retirees will use up savings within a decade - study
Most retirees will use up their savings and be reliant on national superannuation within 10 years of giving up work, according to new research.
Protest hopes to keep Kiwibank branch in business
Supporters of an Auckland post shop have staged a vocal rally to demand Kiwibank reverse its decision to withdraw its services. Audio
Will Bitcoin continue to rise in value?
The twins who sued Mark Zuckerberg have become the first Bitcoin billionaires but will the rise in the cryptocurrency continue or bust? Audio
Great War exhibition's budget blowout leaves ministry in debt
A budget blow-out involving Sir Peter Jackson's Great War Exhibition has left one of the country's smallest ministry millions of dollars in debt. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage was supposed to… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern on Jones' work-for-the-dole proposal
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says there'll be "no more sitting on the couch" for the young & unemployed. He told TVNZ's Q+A that he'll be taking a work-for-the-dole scheme to… Audio
Hamilton braces for massive rates rise
Hamilton residents are bracing themselves for a massive rates rise after predictions it will be in double-digits. Mayor Andrew King has recommended 15.5 percent, but a final figure won't be decided… Audio
Alibaba's Alipay heading for NZ
One of China's favourite ways of paying for things is about to be introduced to Wellington shops - making it easier for Chinese tourists to spend money. Alipay is a smartphone application used by more… Audio
Free trade rules disrupt bottled water tax plans
It's back to the drawing board for the government's plans to tax bottled water exports after revelations it would breach some free trade deals. A national petition signed by more than 15,000 people… Audio
Govt's spending plans 'going to take discipline' - Robertson
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has ordered every minister to review their portfolios, to make sure all money being spent fits with the strategy of the new government. Mr Robertson delivered his… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 1 December 2017
Dismay over police decision on CTV prosecution; CTV collapse: will there be corporate manslaughter charge?; Trump to fire Tillerson - reports; NCEA, scholarship exams finish; scientist warns… Audio
Loan changes won't make much difference - first time home buyer
A would-be first-home buyer says a looming relaxation of lending restrictions won't make it any easier for him to buy a home. The Reserve Bank says loan-to-value rations will be reduced from next year… Audio
Foreign buyer rules designed to prevent backlash
Associate Minister David Parker tells Guyon Espiner why the government is making it harder for foreigners to buy New Zealand farms. He says part of the reason is to stem the unease many New Zealanders… Audio
Will rules around farm sales help young farmers?
Young farmers optimistic about new rules for foreign ownership of farms. Terry Copeland, chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers, says if the price of farms drop by 10 percent, it would make a… Audio
Aucklanders could face hefty rate rises under funding shakeup
Aucklanders could face a rates rise of six point two percent in the biggest proposed shake-up yet of how the city pays for its growing needs. Mayor Phil Goff wants new layers of rates to speed-up the… Audio
Goff proposes 6.2% rate rise, remove transport levy, add fuel tax
Phil Goff says he wants a 6.2 percent rates rise next year but he tells our Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall he's not going back on a campaign pledge to keep rates rises to 2.5 percent, saying he… Audio
Reserve Bank will ease lending restrictions
Banks will be allowed to have up to 15 percent of their lending to buyers with a deposit of less than 20 percent, while investors will need a 35 percent instead of 40 percent currently. Audio
