PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumCryptoVanishing act: Liquidators still searching for boss of collapsed Auckland crypto firm two years onGood news, bad news for customers of failed cryptocurrency exchange.17 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumKiwiSaverCouncils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts doorCouncillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.15 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsShielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich pay01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debt15 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumManufacturing'Complete lack of governance': Engineering firm goes bust owing $11m12 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
Business'A lot of collateral damage': Business tax debt nears $1.4bBusinesses owe over $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE for the 2025 tax year.05 Aug 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.05 Aug 12:12 AM
New ZealandMan tried to bribe court registrar with $2 million in Bitcoin in cryptocurrency caseCryptopia was allegedly hacked in 2019, and liquidators are still trying to wind it up. 04 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquidator seeks answers from Auckland cafe owner amid $639k tax billThe liquidator says the owner is not responding to attempts to contact her.01 Aug 02:08 AM
BusinessRising insurance, rates and power costs putting pressure on household budgetsAbout 478,000 New Zealanders are behind on their payments.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers lookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.29 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailAuckland bagel manufacturer in liquidation as $84k owed to IRDLiquidators say a number of parties have indicated interest in buying the business.27 Jul 09:00 PM
BusinessHigh Court extends asset freeze for Du Val founders over $300m debtThe court upheld the FMA's orders, including a travel ban on the Clarkes.23 Jul 05:35 AM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe $470m cash grab: Record number of Kiwis raid retirement savings'It’s about that big increase in job losses over the course of the last couple of years.'21 Jul 08:28 PM
AucklandAuckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRDMayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.21 Jul 12:19 AM
PoliticsFinancial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changesNearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.20 Jul 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.18 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28kMayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.17 Jul 04:13 AM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
BusinessFormer Auckland accountant gets community detention for $94k Covid loan fraudHoward Taylor made eight Small Business Cashflow loan applications for $11,800 each.14 Jul 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivershipDeveloper Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.13 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling worker protection issues in the primary industriesNZ officials are confident in worker protection as Australian breaches surface. 10 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpike in IRD-enforced liquidations as pressure goes on firms in tax arrearsThe tax agency is accounting for 70% of applications to wind up companies.08 Jul 05:00 PM