PremiumPremiumEconomy'Tsunami on way': Covid loan defaults near half a billion, pile pressure on small firmsExperts warn the rising defaults could fuel more company liquidations.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessBusiness wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal yearLiquidations hit 2278 in the year to October 31, the most since 2010.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Fall of the House of Du Val: inside the saga behind the new podcast A deep dive into the raid, the investigations and the complex collapse of the Du Val group28 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumBusiness‘Horror story’: Ferrari seized by liquidators as alleged managers go to ground14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ignoring debt will only make things worse': IRD threatens overdue taxpayers13 Oct 03:58 AM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Renting out your bach? Beware the tax trap that could cost you dearly10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany director caught over $215k 'Phoenix type' PAYE fraud schemeFrederick Mario Mau Epiha withheld more than $215,000 in PAYE tax payments.01 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIkea eligible for multimillion-dollar tax break under Govt's Investment Boost schemeIkea’s Sylvia Park store is due to open its doors on December 4, 2025.29 Sep 03:28 AM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan schemeThe Wellingtonian managed to get $62,600 in loans from Inland Revenue.29 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverCouncils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts doorCouncillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.15 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich payAxing the power will improve taxpayer privacy but weaken the quality of IRD policy advice.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.19 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
Business'You can’t claim the pool guy': tax deductibility explainedNavigating the tax deductibility minefield.17 Aug 07:00 PM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
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
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
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
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 Jul 05:00 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
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
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
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
