TaxIRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112mInland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.27 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandImmigration files stored in public foyerThe boxes were kept in a foyer outside Immigration NZ's office.07 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandInland Revenue workers set to strike tomorrowUnion says one in four at IRD paid less than $48k, with many struggling to make ends meet.31 Jul 09:05 AM
EmploymentSecond IRD and MBIE strike confirmedStaff call for fair pay but bosses refuse to budge20 Jul 04:34 AM
New ZealandIRD warns public about sophisticated email scamThe IRD says the email is convincing, but there are important clues that it's a fake.18 Jul 03:51 AM
ConstructionProperty developer who left homeowners in the lurch declared bankruptIt is the second time that Stephen Foley has been declared bankrupt.09 Jul 07:19 AM
New ZealandDon't call: Inland Revenue impacted by strikeInland Revenue has asked customers not to phone during strike action08 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionJordan Williams: Govt should ignore strikes by its desk clerksCOMMENT: Desk clerks in the public service have no case for a big pay increase.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hero cop' dodges prison over $283k in unpaid taxesFormer constable Gregory Fallon repeatedly failed to pay money owed to IRD.29 Jun 10:51 PM
EmploymentMassive strike by MBIE and IRD staff confirmedNational secretary Erin Polaczuk says bargaining teams were shocked by decision.28 Jun 04:45 AM
TaxIRD says sorry for GST glitchAccountants say there are problems with the Inland Revenue's online system.26 Jun 08:20 PM
EmploymentIRD and MBIE staff to go on strikeMore than 4000 IRD and MBIE staff will go on strike next month.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Are they for real?': Inland Revenue's bizarre satisfaction surveyA customer satisfaction quiz on Inland Revenue's website has attracted attention.08 Jun 08:01 PM
TaxThe man who owed IRD $500m has diedTributes for the scourge of the taxman and subject of NZ's largest bankruptcy proceeding.03 Jun 05:00 AM
TaxGoogle claims another loss for NZInternet giant claims local loss, but will restructure affairs following tax criticism.30 May 12:10 AM
OpinionDara McNaught: Carers for disabled deserve a better dealCOMMENT: Those who looking after the disabled at home deserve a better deal.28 May 05:00 PM
TaxWatson keeps tax dispute court file closedWatson's Cullen Group successfully opposes bid to open court file on $60m tax wrangle.23 May 11:37 PM
TaxTax man chases Watson's firm for $60mInland Revenue claims Cayman Islands loans-for-shares scheme amounted to avoidance.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum dies after birth; Dad denied paid parental leaveNewborn's widowed father excluded because of what MBIE calls "a gap in legislation".07 May 06:00 PM
EmploymentIllegal migrants could service KiwiBuildUnlawful migrants with building skills could stay in NZ to fill worker shortage.05 May 05:00 PM
Business'Amazon tax': Online overseas purchases to incur GSTGovernment set to announce further measures for Kiwis buying online.30 Apr 08:32 PM
Tax$1.5m tax payments fail: Businessman jailedIRD says businessman showed contempt for the tax system.18 Apr 04:34 AM
OpinionUnder-the-table warning: Taxman's robots to hunt out cash jobsCOMMENT: $1.9b project means little will get past Inland Revenue.09 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxAuckland Boy, 8, gets $23,000 tax billFather of 8-year-old schoolboy gobsmacked after a huge tax bill is sent to his son by IRD.06 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxIRD warning for cryptocurrency investorsThe IRD is reminding cryptocurrency investors of their tax obligations.03 Apr 02:24 AM
OpinionShould childcare costs be tax deductible?OPINION: It might be time to review our policy on providing tax cuts for childcare costs.01 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessFraud accused living in $2m home and driving a PorscheTwo alleged identities for company director who lives in $2.3m home and drives a Porsche.02 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandHero police officer guilty of tax evasionThe officer will also face disciplinary matters from the police.27 Feb 04:07 AM
ConstructionInside Auckland's con-struction jobsEXCLUSIVE: More than 100 illegal workers on Auckland's building sites deported.23 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessGoogle buckles to NZ tax criticismRevenue Minister Stuart Nash welcomes move, calls for other internet firms to step up.21 Feb 09:45 PM
Small BusinessIRD liquidates Domino's pizza stores over tax issueThe franchisee of five Auckland stores allegedly didn't pay his tax bill.16 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandCharity fraudster and his fake 'thank you' lettersMartin Tim even wrote to himself thanking himself for the donations to his 'charity'24 Jan 12:09 AM
BusinessFailed recycling boss guilty of $385k tax rortFerrari-driving television recycler whose firm collapsed owing $8.5m pleads guilty.16 Jan 03:00 AM
BusinessAccountants win fight with IRDIRD was not as candid in its conduct of the case as might have been expected, judge says.13 Jan 11:00 PM
