Banking and financeIRD keeps mum on Swiss tax billsNew Zealanders who savoured the privacy of their Swiss HSBC bank accounts will continue to enjoy it from Inland Revenue, which won't reveal whether information from leaked files lifted any locals' tax bills.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwifruit businesses breach laws in Bay of PlentyThe Government's employment watchdog has taken enforcement action against eight employers in the Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit industry following breaches of minimum employment standards.29 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandCity boss facing jail for tax dodgeAfter months of maintaining his innocence ex-Heart of the City boss Alex Swney phoned his parents to say he was going to plead guilty to nearly $1.8m in tax evasion.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlex Swney admits $2m tax evasionThe former boss of Auckland's Heart of the City organisation has this morning pleaded guilty to tax evasion of nearly $2 million.27 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandIRD 'glitch' produces 600 false demandsA Taihape woman had a shock on Saturday when she received a $359.02 bill for outstanding income tax.27 Jan 06:29 AM
Banking and financeSuper-rich to cough up $77m extra taxNew Zealand's super-rich were found liable for an extra $77 million of tax in the last financial year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentWoman denied paid parental leaveA woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.14 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandTop 10 wrongly paid benefits: $2.14mThe ten largest amounts of wrongly acquired benefits totaled more than $2.14m last year - but advocates say most of the $23 billion paid out was genuinely needed.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigher fees lead to bigger student loansStudents are borrowing more than ever as tertiary fees rise - and those who head overseas after study are likely to take much longer to repay their loan.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBusiness$214m in unauthorised public spendingCosts associated with the Christchurch rebuild account for the bulk of $214 million of unauthorised public spending in the past year, according to a new review.09 Dec 02:42 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Holiday easily set upOne of the features of KiwiSaver is you can take a holiday from contributions.08 Dec 04:00 PM
TaxForeign trusts in IRD sightsThe Inland Revenue Department is taking aim at the use of New Zealand trusts by foreigners to shield their income and assets from tax in their own countries following pressure from its overseas....26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Gibberish rules in briefings for new ministersInland Revenue is not everyone's favourite government department. But its officials deserve a pat on the back in at least one respect, writes John Armstrong.12 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsCreditors accept offer from ex-Orcon ownerCreditors have accepted a 20c-in-the-dollar proposal from one of Orcon’s former owners but a court has yet to approve the deal.06 Nov 11:37 PM
TaxCourier driver ordered to pay IRD $180kA courier driver who blamed a non-existent tax agent for mishandling his affairs has been ordered to pay $180,000 to Inland Revenue.22 Oct 05:03 AM
TaxIRD catch up with tax dodgersIf the house always wins, then the taxman isn't far behind - at least not during the last year - when IRD won almost 85 per cent of the litigation it was involved in.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSerepisos: No approval for long tripBankrupt former property developer and reality TV star Terry Serepisos didn't have approval to be out of New Zealand for as long as he was away, his lawyer says.24 Sep 03:44 AM
Banking and financeCourt to decide when bankruptcy endsA High Court judge will look at Terry Serepisos' financial affairs to decide when the former reality TV star and football club owner is to be released from bankruptcy.23 Sep 05:00 PM
TaxMan jailed over tax credit scamA Wellsford man who lied about having five children to receive $120,000 in tax credits has been jailed.16 Sep 08:39 PM
TelecommunicationsEx-Orcon owner gets bankruptcy reprieveOne of the former owners of internet company Orcon who has debts of $3.57m has avoided bankruptcy and will attempt to appease creditors with a $343,000 deal.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Personal Finance$400m bankruptcy bid stallsA 79-year-old accountant who owes Inland Revenue more than $400 million has successfully stalled it from trying to bankrupt him.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Small BusinessMany miss out on parental leaveA rise in casual and contract work is stifling the number of people applying for paid parental leave because they don't fit the criteria.07 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAllied Farmers back in black as livestock unit growsAllied Farmers, which is rebuilding from a disastrous takeover of the Hanover and United Finance loan books has returned to profit.31 Aug 10:14 PM
EnergyVector wins $7.6m tax refund in court fightVector has won a High Court fight with Inland Revenue and says is now entitled to a $7.6 million tax refund.29 Aug 05:06 AM
EnergyIRD tax spat with Vector heads to courtVector is in a High Court dispute with Inland Revenue about whether a $53m payment the electricity company received is taxable.17 Aug 11:58 PM
TaxTax debt tops $400mA 79-year-old accountant being chased for a $367 million tax debt has asked the High Court for orders to prevent Inland Revenue bankrupting him.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentAdoptive mum's battle for parental leaveA woman who adopted a child has won the right to paid parental leave, after being told by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that she wasn't eligible.24 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandIRD warns of new telephone scamInland Revenue is warning of telephone scammers who are targeting people for money and threatening deportation and prison if it is not paid.22 Jul 04:05 AM
BusinessCat food fight: 'Smoke & mirrors'Claims on packets of Whiskas cat biscuits are misleading and create "a smoke and mirrors effect", the lawyer for a competing pet food maker has told the High Court.10 Jul 12:44 AM
TaxLabour targets tax avoidersInternet giants Apple, Google and Facebook will likely be targeted under plans for a crackdown on tax avoidance by big multinationals which Labour is set to announce today.24 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Oh David - it's come down to a question of trustDonghua Liu is rapidly starting to rival Kim Dotcom in the wrecking ball stakes, so many heads are in danger from his dealings with politicians, writes Claire Trevett.18 Jun 09:30 PM
