Tax Havens
Panama papers claim first scalp
After the release of the Panama papers, Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaughsen has resigned. Audio
PM not shying away from 'Jersey of the South Pacific'
The Prime Minister is not shying away from comparisons between New Zealand and British dependency and tax haven Jersey. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
The Panama Papers
The local fallout from the Panama Papers, with the Government defending the disclosure levels of our overseas trusts. Nothing to see here, we're not a tax haven, it's all legal. Audio
Source behind Panama leak at 'serious risk'
It started with a simple introduction: 'Hello, this is John Doe', and ended in an unprecedented leak of 11 million documents.
Overseas trust activities not NZ's concern - minister
Panama Papers: Any questions about overseas trusts should be directed to the lawyers and companies that set them up, Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse says.
Iceland PM under pressure to resign
143 politicians around the world have been implicated following the release of the Panama papers. Iceland's PM is consequently facing pressure to resign. Audio
Tax expert says New Zealand's role in tax avoidance is shameful
A tax expert says New Zealand's role in tax avoidance highlighted by the 'Panama Papers' is shameful. Audio
Kremlin dismisses tax evasion claims as "Putinophobia"
Russian President Vladimir Putin is perhaps the highest profile individual linked to shadowy financial transactions conducted on behalf of clients by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. Audio
Tax law expert Michael Littlewood
Professor Michael Littlewood is an expert on tax law who lectures at Auckland University and has provided advice to the New Zealand government amongst others. Audio
Govt rejects suggestion NZ is a tax haven
The Government is rejecting any suggestion that New Zealand is acting as an international tax haven. Audio
Panama Papers put NZ laws under scrutiny
ANALYSIS: As tax experts scramble to comprehend a major leak of private documents from Panama, Patrick O'Meara considers the fallout in New Zealand.
PM mounts defence of tax system
The Prime Minister has defended New Zealand's tax system, rejecting any suggestion it acts as an international tax haven. Audio
New Zealand caught up in Panama data leak
New Zealand-based foreign trusts are caught up in the data leak exposing Panamanian firm Mossack Fonseca's role in providing the elite financial anonymity. Audio
The shadowy world of tax avoidance specialists
Brooke Harrington spent eight years and more than 34 thousand dollars training to become a wealth manager - learning the tricks of the trade to keep the assets of super rich clients from the grasping… Audio