Christchurch

Government plans to remove tax advantages enjoyed by some offshore investments.

Finance minister Michael Cullen outlines plans to tax all investments equally.

Collateral damage has forced Standard & Poors to lower Southern Cross's credit rating.

Pressure encourages one player to exit its contributory mortgage business.

The new Property Relationships Act brings with it some changes for trusts — and a number of significant opportunities.

CCH highlights the key points to the new Act

Former AMP Henderson NZ equities manager Stephen Walker is suing the company for nearly $1 million.

Property trust reports $10 mill profit, Palms now available online, Fund Manager of the Year.

Auckland

Tower has launched a campaign try and capture some more of the health insurance market, while the number one player, Southern Cross, deals with its problems.

Colonial First State buys the management company for New Zealand's largest property trust.