EconomyBuilding consents up 17pc - units, quake homes approvedThe number of new homes approved for construction in August was up 17 per cent, the second month of increases, with retirement units and earthquake-related replacement homes lifting the numbers, says Statistics New Zealand. 29 Sep 10:00 PM
InvestmentSuperstar's ex-husband boosts his southern holdingsCountry superstar Shania Twain's ex-husband has bought Queenstown's Coronet Peak Station.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrusts face clampdown in Labour's tax strategyNew measures to curb avoidance could raise an extra $300 million a year, party believes.15 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyNew tax would need to apply to family home to work - KeyAll houses should be included under any property gains tax, Prime Minister John Key says, otherwise...10 Jul 09:15 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: PM who favours elderly a signal for young to flee09 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyWider tax net 'big barrier' to economic recoveryThe prospect that Labour's proposed capital gains tax may include the sale of all businesses, shares and other assets sparked fresh debate in the business community.07 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyCapital gains tax could raise $4bAround 200,000 Kiwis could be hit by a capital gains tax on investment property, though Labour says its proposals will be balanced by a tax cut for most New Zealanders if elected in November. The tax won't affect family homes and will...06 Jul 12:04 AM
