PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTax crackdown coming for Airbnb ownersInland Revenue has called on international tax partners to share Airbnb data.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPaul Goldsmith: National's black-belt finance spokesmanIs Paul Goldsmith the hardest man in parliament?26 Sep 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsMood of the Boardroom: It's Coalition Management 101 . . .Jacinda Ardern should have secured NZ First's support for a capital gains tax.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentFlipping hell! Property profits of $1k a dayThe busiest operators flipped more than 10 homes each, every year of the boom.13 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Jacinda Ardern's 'year of delivery' is a hoaxHow has this Government failed? Let me count the ways.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsIan McKelvie: Inconsistent government has created confusion and uncertaintyWe're a small country, a long way from many of our markets. We must be competitive.11 Jul 12:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTaxman cometh: IRD hunts $80m in missing property taxesUp to a quarter of transactions where brightline rule should apply may be non-compliant.29 Jun 05:00 PM
TaxBid to stop manipulation of brightline taxCapital gains made by habitual renovators are more likely to be taxed under new measure.18 Jun 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentCity of Sales: Inside look at Auckland's property investorsWith the boom years over, property investors gather to learn how to get rich in a downturn15 Jun 03:03 AM
Interest ratesEconomist: Housing market to take off again next yearWestpac economists are picking that the housing market will bounce sharply next year.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Division over bill saddensOur skin colour might be different, but the colour of our blood is the same.05 May 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the coalition: Who's really running the country?Money, politics and the Deputy PM all stand accused of stalling the change train.02 May 02:20 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Taking aim at the land bankersComment: Government is still keen to look at ways of taxing vacant land.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Ardern is on track for stunning triumph in 2020Comment: National and Act are in big trouble.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Killing CGT the painful part of politics for ArdernCOMMENT: Ardern wasn't able to do what she told electorate she was so determined to do.23 Apr 06:00 PM
EconomyLetters: And the shellfish eaters?Next time you eat mussels or raw oysters, think of the dire fate that may befall you.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCGT decision should not define Labour, says ministerGrant Robertson says some of the claims around CGT are "ridiculous."23 Apr 06:35 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled outCOMMENT: The soul-searching and blame-game over the CGT backdown continues.22 Apr 04:59 AM
OpinionSir Michael Cullen: 'Vested interests' sank CGTCOMMENT: All not lost in pursuit of fairer society, says former Tax Working Group's head.22 Apr 12:19 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How much risk should banks take?COMMENT: Our Reserve Bank and the Aussie retail banks are headed for an epic showdown.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Don't blame Winston for CGT u-turnLabour gave up on the CGT policy long ago. They euthanised it through neglect.20 Apr 04:59 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Capital Gains TaxCOMMENT: No Capital Gains Tax; no sausages down the other end of the table.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: No reason for Ardern to become a CGT martyrCOMMENT: New Zealand First has not been unreasonable in exercising its veto.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Where have all the street signs gone?The St Hill St debacle is a damning sign of council mismanagement and incompetence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: How the Govt's CGT backdown shocked the leftCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern's announcement this week was a shock for the political left.19 Apr 01:53 AM
TaxForget CGT: Other compliance issues need rectifyingThere are other opportunities to fix tax issues, including the most hated one.18 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandComment: What's the point of being PM if you can't force change?Comment: What's the point of being PM with such an important part of your wish-list gone?17 Apr 06:59 PM
EconomyBrian Fallow: Govt's CGT decision dodges a bulletComment: Our productivity performance is already bad enough.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandComment: If Ardern pushed on with CGT, she'd face a mutinyComment: It was essential for Ardern to keep all hands on deck.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: CGT surprise raises doubts on coalitionComment: CGT rejection raises further doubts about the balance of power.17 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessDeath of CGT: What it means for the property marketComment: The Government has abandoned plans to introduce any form of Capital Gains Tax.17 Apr 06:33 AM
CompaniesLiam Dann: CGT backdown will deliver timely business boostThe lifting of the CGT threat removes at least one layer of the gloom weighing on business17 Apr 06:08 AM
BusinessHow Labour lost the CGT debateCOMMENT: Labour made four mistakes in the CGT debate.17 Apr 06:01 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Three reasons PM has ruled out CGT on her watchJacinda's Ardern's second captain's call was based on pragmatism rather than idealism.17 Apr 05:27 AM