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How much more juice can IRD squeeze?

Paul McBeth
Fri, 25 Jun 2021

The IRD sets a high bar for its return on investment for investigations. (Image: Deposit Photos))
Paul McBeth
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David Henry firm moves into liquidation owing $400k
Brent Melville | Sat, 31 Jul 2021

Kinleith Land and Infrastructure moves into liquidation owing at least $400,000, liquidator looks to sell solar farm.

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Supermarkets' high profits should motivate a new competitor, if they're real. If the profits are there, what's stopping them?

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