
Govt to move against trading in tax losses
Tax changes to assist businesses hit by covid-19 will be made mischief-proof to prevent anyone taking over a loss-making company just to get access to its tax losses, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash told Parliament's epidemic response committee.Nash said the government was aware...

PRIME MINISTER: Statement on ending level 4 lockdown
Tēnā koutou katoa Over the past few weeks I have often used my time at this podium to acknowledge the people on the frontline. Today I want to remember the people in New Zealand who have lost someone to COVID-19, or the many more who had the terror of almost losing someone....
Lockdown to end next Monday
New Zealand will spend the long ANZAC Day weekend in lockdown, moving to alert level 3 just before midnight on Monday, April 27, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told the nation.The announcement means from next Tuesday, not only essential industries but all businesses deemed to...

Jilted Metlifecare digs in for stoush with absconding bidder
Retirement village operator Metlifecare is digging in to insist that Asia Pacific Village Group complete its $1.49 billion takeover deal and is appointing legal counsel in a sign it is willing to take the issue to court.The Auckland-based firm is rejecting APVG's attempt to a...