New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland estate agent gets into nearly $1m of tax debt while still bankruptDavid Greig has sold $850 million of property in a career spanning more than 30 years. 14 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRDThe now-bankrupted businessman is also accused of moving cash between insolvent companies.06 Aug 08:07 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accountsOPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.25 Jul 05:00 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnti-Corruption Taskforce could expand to private sectorDirty meth money less a concern than NZ's global reputation as new taskforce launched.18 Jul 04:54 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
New ZealandFormer IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period productsShe posted comments about period products in male and female bathrooms.14 Jul 08:05 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
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changesA 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.06 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxInland Revenue weighs up tax hikes to pay for ageing populationGST rate hike deemed a viable option. 26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingHansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart familyCompany linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership. 18 Jun 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refundPLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.10 Jun 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagreesThe Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.09 Jun 11:50 PM
BusinessSchool lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasionThe Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.05 Jun 05:00 AM
BusinessIt's tax refund season, so how do you know if you're in for a windfall?The IRD has issued its income tax assessments for the last financial year. 04 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverHow much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirementSimplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers. 27 May 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxGovt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cutAccountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.22 May 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promiseSignificant lags in data are contributing to the issue. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInland Revenue cracks down on $2.3b student loan debt, arrests at borderInland Revenue has collected $207 million from overseas borrowers since July.13 May 07:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington restaurant with world record for selling 6336 burgers in a day is in liquidationThe company owes $644,192 to Inland Revenue but that is expected to increase.13 Apr 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Family trusts no longer as attractive as they used to beOPINION: Last week the trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39%.06 Apr 12:01 AM
TaxAuckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraudThe woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.03 Apr 10:23 PM