PremiumPremiumBanking and financePop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owedThe revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailerProblems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.18 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandKiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last yearThe figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".07 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandFailed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's financesMila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.06 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGrant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.29 Aug 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rulesAn IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWhy public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk buildingIn 2022 there was a spate of snap building closures, but these office workers are staying.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders owe nearly $38m in child supportAcross the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAccountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hikeInland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.05 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingAlcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called inLowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThree reasons Epic Craft Beer failedBrewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.02 Aug 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Brash: For heaven’s sake, leave GST aloneOPINION: A word from the man who helped devise our Goods and Services Tax.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationWellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protestThe fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.13 Jul 05:15 AM
PoliticsPM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in BudgetBudget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.11 Jul 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyCovid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centreStatement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.10 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandWhat the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiariesParents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.03 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in"We lost a lot of money."23 Jun 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.21 Jun 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIRD pushes property business under; Carters, Fletcher, Mitre 10 are creditorsLiquidators terminate employment agreements as builder in strife.15 Jun 09:50 PM
New ZealandBuilder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10mSize of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for nowThe man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.08 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessK Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdownsThe popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.06 Jun 02:00 AM
PoliticsNational MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits outSpeech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.31 May 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRDThe Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.28 May 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super richA new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.22 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owedLandlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.15 May 05:40 AM
Politics'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' planPM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.15 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandWellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasionZhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.12 May 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care businessIRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.05 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent awarded $76k in damages for breach of rights by IRDIRD was found to have breached Richard Parore's rights in a tax law case.03 May 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the rich get rich: Seven things you missed from the IRD’s wealth reportThe IRD's investigation found how rich people earn money - and pay less tax.28 Apr 05:00 PM