Foreign Trusts
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.
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.
Opposition: Prime Minister's foreign trusts links a bad look
The leaders of the Labour and Green parties say the Prime Minister's links to a company that sets up foreign trusts in New Zealand are a bad look. Audio
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 tables details of personal tax arrangements
It's just been revealed that the Prime Minister John Key has a short term deposit with a company specialising in foreign trusts. Audio
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.
Labour: Foreign trusts review a charade
The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, is in our Wellington studio. Audio
Trusts for foreigners - thorough checks undertaken
A law firm that sets up trusts for foreigners says it takes great care to ensure its wealthy clients are not criminal or corrupt. Audio
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
John Shewan to conduct review of foreign trust rules
The Prime Minister will consider changing disclosure rules around foreign trusts, if a review by John Shewan recommends that. Chris Bramwell reports Audio
Tax expert calls NZ's disclosure regime weak
Tax specialist discusses review into disclosure laws, and New Zealand's attitude to foreign trusts. Audio
A short history of NZ's foreign trust rules
John Campbell looks back over what the government has previously said about the country's foreign trust rules Audio
Govt calls in veteran tax expert to review foreign trust rules
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson analyses the government's newly-announced review into the country's foreign tax rules. Audio
Panama vows change after offshore finance leaks
Panama Papers: Panama is creating an international panel to help improve transparency in its offshore financial industry.
Taxing foreign trust income could end industry - IRD
If New Zealand followed the norm and taxed the overseas income of foreign trusts then that might result in the end of the industry, Inland Revenue says. Audio