PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt risks pay equity funding hole if Plunket, Hospice nurses win claimsNurses union fears charities may have to cut services if Govt funding doesn't rise. 22 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Falling home ownership shows it has got harder to buyOPINION: But there is still ray of hope for would-be first-home buyers.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumTax'I don’t have a view': Revenue minister deflects fairness query on big tech firms' taxAn expert says NZ could bring in hundreds of millions more if IRD did more digging.19 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxThe tax change that's a big win for NZ investors and the fishhooks to watchInvestors are expected to jump at the opportunity to increase their returns. 18 Jun 01:00 AM
BusinessNatural Hazards Commission ups reinsurance cover by 20%, but taxpayers remain exposedState disaster insurer continues to be underfunded.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why chasing sharemarket wins beats most investors in the end05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumTax'Financial suicide': Golden visa holder says tax rules risk deterring active participation in NZ01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyNew taxes, sensible spending and rosy forecasts put surplus in sightTreasury sees impact of conflict being temporary.28 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxWill Govt address the quasi-wealth tax many investors don't realise they're paying?Inland Revenue will brief tax experts just hours after the Budget release.27 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyCost cutting, reprioritisation and maybe a little sweet treat - what to expect in the Budget ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis will try to prevent NZ's finances from worsening in the Budget.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I am 48 and know I will never get the pensionOPINION: Should younger generations be so pessimistic about the future of Super?22 May 05:00 PM
EconomyGovt tackles fuel crisis with books $8.4b in the red ... which isn't as bad as expectedCrown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.12 May 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why borrowing to invest rarely stacks up better than killing your mortgageOPINION: If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest. 08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliot Royce: The quiet tax setting shaping who owns New ZealandOPINION: Company tax settings risk hollowing out New Zealand's mid-market firms.04 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher GST and a CGT – Inland Revenue says taxes will need to riseBut politicians appear to be in a parallel universe.15 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxDebt or taxable income? Govt watering down look into the billions companies lend shareholdersNicola Willis details the Government's response to controversial Inland Revenue proposals.12 Mar 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxProposal to tax company loans to shareholders appears dead in the waterNZ First and Act oppose Inland Revenue proposal.10 Mar 04:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxCostly calls: $2m IRD calling campaign had just 18% uptake of new security measureOnly 18% of people reached by IRD’s calls adopted the two-step verification promoted.12 Feb 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord OPINION: What every would-be property investor needs before they buy. 31 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesDebt hangover: Covid loans put pressure on small firms as failures and IRD write-offs mountNearly $450m of the scheme’s loans are in default, with more write-offs likely.30 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss on bolstering the books in absence of high house prices and immigrationIain Rennie on where growth is coming from, and what he believes needs to change.12 Jan 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh upOPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.09 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyNicola Willis sees red: Still no surplus in sightEconomic recovery taking longer than expected. 16 Dec 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNo reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in questionThe return to surplus may be pushed out again.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakesOPINION: It's tough losing your mum at a young age.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Tax7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue errorOne pensioner was wrongly charged $301.68 on NZ Super that should be exempt.10 Dec 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTax'Even Muldoon would blush' – IRD proposes major company tax changeProperty companies could be most affected by the prospective move.07 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessIRD error shortchanges thousands of taxpayersAbout 4500 myIR users filed returns with incorrect imputation credits.04 Dec 06:12 PM
