Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Funding stapling is a kick in the guts for taxpayers13 Feb 03:00 PM
Official Cash RatePM defensive after video reveals GST flip-flopJohn Key has defended a proposed rise in GST after a Herald video revealed he had ruled it out in 2008.10 Feb 02:15 AM
InvestmentChange in property rules 'inevitable'The status quo for property investors cannot be sustained, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says.09 Feb 09:52 PM
InvestmentRelief in property circles as most tax options ruled outThe vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.09 Feb 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguiseWait patiently for three months for the real oil in the Budget before passing judgment on the Government.09 Feb 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateTax cuts: High earners set to benefit mostBig personal tax cuts for middle and high-income earners are likely to be announced in the May Budget and take effect from October this year.09 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTough welfare laws loom this yearNew laws to make sole parents look for work after their youngest children turn 6 will be phased in over several years, the Govt says.09 Feb 03:00 PM
TaxPlanned GST, property and tax moves divide opinionThe Govt's plan to hike GST, cut income tax and change property tax rules draws a mixed response from business leaders and political opponents.09 Feb 03:55 AM
TaxReaction: Housing shortage risk looms, say property investorsA property investors group is recommending rent hikes and a halt on maintenance as a result of proposed changes to property taxation.09 Feb 02:40 AM
Tax'No bold plan at all' - Goff slams PM's statementPhil Goff slams the Prime Minister's policy statement, saying it "fails on every count."09 Feb 02:12 AM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Leave the country now Gen X & YJohn Key has sent Generations X and Y a clear message: Leave the country now.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLatest updates: PM's speechLive updates from the Prime Minister's first Parliamentary speech of the year.09 Feb 01:51 AM
TaxKey speech - the main pointsSome of the main points from Prime Minister John Key's statement to Parliament.09 Feb 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Little force in Key's speechBusiness is unlikely to be blown away by the boldness of the vision outlined in today's agenda-setting speech.09 Feb 01:30 AM
TaxGST hike, tax cuts tipped - KeyA rise in GST to 15 per cent has been strongly signalled in the Prime Minister's statement to Parliament but it would be offset by across-the-board cuts in personal tax.09 Feb 01:30 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's quick march little more than a crawlOn a measure of boldness, John Key's new economic plan to Parliament scores about four out of ten.09 Feb 01:30 AM
Tax'Bold steps' in Govt's programme - KeyJohn Key says he accepts some of the things to be announced in the Government's policy programme could erode his political popularity.08 Feb 10:14 PM
TaxLandlord breaks likely top targetJohn Key is expected to target tax breaks for landlords in his first parliamentary speech of the year setting out the Government's plans. 08 Feb 03:00 PM
PoliticsFive big takeouts that business expects from Key's speechHow will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.07 Feb 10:30 PM
