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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.
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
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Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
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The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
‘Rate cuts by November’ - Kiwibank economists expect recession to see off inflation
Another OCR hike in May is likely, but not needed, economists say.
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
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Tight job market eases as migration picks up
Job adverts have increased for a third-straight month
Is hosting the Commonwealth Games really a good idea?
It's expensive to host a major sporting event.
The giant black cloud hanging over Europe’s economic recovery
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Liam Dann: Is this the biggest policy U-turn in NZ history?
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Australian crash dead believed to be foreign workers
The crash killed five people, including four foreign workers.
'A long time coming': Kiwis in Australia react to big citizenship change
The removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.
Brain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship change
PM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
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The next kingmaker? The aspiring MP who could decide the next election
From investment banker to politician, Top leader says he won't cut any deals.
Hollywood A-lister forced to abandon Whangārei Heads film shoot
The local community is reeling after the loss of significant revenue.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Inflation warning for homeowners - don't pop the Champagne corks yet
How next week's tax news and the Budget may influence interest rates.
Young Aussie woman charged with stealing from elderly blind man at ATM
The woman approached him and offered to help withdraw his funds.
'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badly
Union organiser who sent email raising complaint about official loses bid to get job back.
Where to next for interest rates post-CPI? What the markets say
Economists and the markets have parted company on the future of interest rates.
Market close: NZ stocks finish week higher
The New Zealand sharemarket perked up towards the end of a sluggish week.
Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
Inflation surprise “good news” but one more rate hike still on cards
Inflation has peaked, economists say.
How worried should investors be about a big current account deficit?
New Zealand is a small, open economy with a heavy reliance on the rest of the world.
Rotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to rise
Combined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.
Fruit and vegetable best buys: Broccoli, cauliflower and mandarins
Cauliflower remains one of the best buys but price could rise next week.
Free budgeting services face funding cuts
Demand for the service has surged as people seek help to make ends meet.
How GST-removed kai can help Māori diabetes stats drop
Te Pāti Māori launched a petition calling for GST to be removed from all kai in NZ.
'It will come to an end': No more fuel tax subsidy after June
Talking to Newstalk ZB, the Minister of Finance confirmed the subsidy will end soon.
‘Swinging a blunt tool’: Has the Reserve Bank gone too far with rates rises?
Economists around the country were caught by surprise.
Could more data have stopped mortgage rates from needing to go so high?
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Kiwibank economist says 'inflation in NZ has peaked'
The rising cost of living appears to have peaked, says economist.