Tax System
I told McClay about lawyer, says Key
The Prime Minister is adamant he told one of his ministers that a man he was referring on to him with queries about trust rules was his own personal lawyer. Audio
PM denies giving lawyer info on trust changes
The Prime Minister says his lawyer misrepresented him when lobbying the Revenue Minister not to change the rules governing foreign-owned trusts. Audio
Questions over Compass' tax payments
Catering multinational Compass - under fire for its hospital food - is facing questions about whether it is paying enough tax. Audio
Tax dodgers a concern for Kiwis: Poll
A new poll shows more than two-thirds of New Zealanders are opposed to multinational companies dodging tax by shifting profits offshore.
PM accused of 'half-truths' on foreign trust links
The Prime Minister's foreign trust links undermine his ability to address concerns about New Zealand being seen as a hax haven, Labour says.
PM's private lawyer lobbied government on foreign trusts
Prime Minister John Key's personal lawyer lobbied the government about proposed changes to the foreign trust regime, a newly released email shows. Audio
Panamanian company bought NZ land, says Labour
The Labour Party says it has identified the Mossack Fonseca client who got approval to buy sensitive land in New Zealand. Audio
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.
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
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.
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.
Business tax proposals get thumbs up
Business and tax experts are welcoming what is being described as the biggest shake-up to small business tax issues in 20 years. 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
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.
Is NZ a tax haven or a safe haven?
ANALYSIS: 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.
PM has deposit in foreign trusts firm
Prime Minister John Key has a short-term deposit with a firm specialising in foreign trusts, according to a new register on MP's finances. Video
Little calls on Key to release tax records
Labour leader Andrew Little is calling on Prime Minister John Key to release his personal tax records, in the aftermath of the Panama Papers release.
Tax expert picked for foreign trust review
Panama Papers: Prime Minister John Key has set up a review of New Zealand's foreign trust disclosure rules ahead of OECD talks on the matter in Paris. Audio
