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How the rich get rich: Seven things you missed from the IRD’s wealth report

The IRD's investigation found how rich people earn money - and pay less tax.

Claire Trevett: Why Hipkins is on a charm offensive with business - and pivoting from the Ardern age

Hipkins' promise of a no-taxes, no-frills Budget will be a bitter pill for some in Labour.

'A hymn of hate against wealth': Ruth Richardson lashes out at IRD tax report

The former finance minister took aim at David Parker's 'tax exercise'

Watch live: PM says nothing’s on or off the table yet in terms of new taxes, PM says

Hipkins says his Government would not be bringing in major new taxes before the election.

Budget 2023: Borrowing may be ‘sacrificial lamb’ for Government - economist

Economist predicts Labour could end up borrowing more than it planned for Budget.

Revealed: Senior ex US military officers land NZ government jobs

The GCSB hire in 2020 was of an ex US Air Force lieutenant colonel for up to $165k a year.

Herald's poll of polls puts Te Pāti Māori in kingmaker position

A new poll of polls tries to forecast the election outcome.

'Razor close': Labour v National - who's in the box seat six months out from election?

Six months out from the election, how are National and Labour planning to win?

Parker hoses down tax speculation; Willis blames Covid response for unfair taxation

Parker confirmed discussions with colleagues on Labour’s election tax policy had begun.

Climate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog says

Climate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.

Banks tentative about teaming up with Govt to invest in SMEs

Business Growth Fund a step closer to being set up, but banks are yet to commit.

Revealed: How often police improperly use number plate tracking systems

Surveillance audit identifies officers carrying out real-time tracking on cars they own.

Couple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fund

The pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.

Wealthy pay half tax rate of average Kiwis, report shows

Tax free capital gains are to blame.

Thomas Coughlan: New tax not coming today - but don’t rule out tomorrow

Wealthy people aren't paying much tax - and the Government isn't changing that.

IRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?

The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.