PoliticsChristopher Luxon's crack at ANZ boss over capital gains tax supportAntonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at point of sale was fair.25 Sep 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rich-listers call for tax reform - why are political parties afraid of the debate?OPINION: Bruce Plested this week said he would support a wealth tax - with a catch.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rulesAn IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogansOpinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On nursing, tax reform, crime, train travel and crossing the harbourOpinion: Premium Debate on the Government and tax reform.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in BudgetBudget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.11 Jul 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCanny view: It’s tempting to cross the ditch, but do your research firstAttracting and retaining talent has always been an issue in NZ.04 May 11:04 PM
PoliticsPM hints new Budget tax was considered by CabinetNational says Labour considered a CGT in the Budget - Chris Hipkins says wait and see.01 May 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on tax changesOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.30 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxSasha Borrisenko: How IRD was empowered to research the richIs passing law under urgency curtailing due process?30 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandLabour is cooking up a 'secret' capital gains tax - Nats' deputy leaderThe National Party deputy came out swinging at the Party’s Northern Region Conference.28 Apr 10:00 PM
BusinessPremium: Liam Dann talks to Westpac's new chief economist about inflation woesNZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks to Westpac's new chief economist Kelly Eckhold about inflation woes globally and in Aotearoa. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon joins Kerre Woodham in studioNational Party leader Christopher Luxon joins Kerre Woodham in studio for an hour of talkback. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle tax ruled out, student rent surge & talk show legend dies | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 April, 2023 Cyclone recovery levy ruled out, the wait for answers over State Highway 25A drags on and TV host Jerry Springer dies aged 79 in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch27 Apr 05:45 PM
PoliticsProving the wealthiest pay low tax rates is a good start – now comes the hard partOpinion: The richest 1 per cent own about a quarter of the country’s financial assets.27 Apr 03:21 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins rules out taxes to pay for $14b cyclone rebuildChris Hipkins confirms there are no new taxes in the Budget.27 Apr 12:43 AM
PoliticsRich-lister supports capital gains tax as new research opens fresh tax debateNew Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.26 Apr 10:12 PM
TaxTax specialists warn over intricacies of capital gains taxA broad capital gains tax may go some way to address the imbalances in the tax system.26 Apr 07:59 PM
New ZealandDome Valley drama, BPMe App users feel 'like criminals' & bleak tax report | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 April, 2023 More than 100 motorists lodge damage claims after road seal peels off, a new report looks at how to fix our education crisis and app error sees drivers wrongly accused of failing to pay for petrol in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch26 Apr 05:44 PM
PoliticsParker hoses down tax speculation; Willis blames Covid response for unfair taxationParker confirmed discussions with colleagues on Labour’s election tax policy had begun.26 Apr 07:07 AM
EconomyWealth tax vs tax cuts for everyone: Which option is the best for NZ?Oxfam has ranked New Zealand 136th in the world on the fairness of its tax system.14 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandFocus: Wealth tax explainedPM Jacinda Ardern has faced a flurry of questioning on the likelihood of Labour introducing a wealth tax, so NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explains what this could mean for Kiwis. Video / Mark Mitchell / NZ HeraldWatch03 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 03 May, 2022 Wealth tax confusion, the pressure on our nurses during lockdown revealed and how much more women could earn from pay gap reporting in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 May 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Hazledine: How to stop inflation nowOPINION: We've seen this scenario before and seen what to do - so why aren't we doing it?01 May 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxHamish Rutherford: Do the rich only get richer?IRD study is looking into how the rich get rich, but excludes some who have got poorer.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLawyers slam 'intrusive' new Inland Revenue powerLaw Society wrote scathing letter to Attorney General about rushed tax law change.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Precedented times - life in 2021 just feels like one giant caveatThe underlying strength of the economy in the past 18 months offers some comfort.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxUS push for global tax rules could catch NZ film industryUS return to global tax talks is good news for NZ but could cause issues for film sector.06 Apr 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentOpinion: Labour tax changes - Broken promises and a socialist agendaEven the IRD argued against the changes.01 Apr 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Who'll feel the property pinch?Latest moves to help new buyers could cut house prices, boost rents — or a bit of both.31 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Shooting the property investors' sacred cowIt's better to limit runaway house prices now, before they do even more damage.25 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTaxing residential properties: Is it time to pull the lever?COMMENT: Trying to slow increase in house prices will involve suite of policy measures.04 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The real house price problem is usProperty hysteria is here again, highlighting just how entrenched the issue is in NZ.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Time for some real Government action on housingThe Finance Minister's to letter to the Reserve Bank may have overshadowed a bigger change26 Nov 04:00 PM