Tax case sparked by 2004 audit of Eric Watson
Court hears probe by Inland Revenue into rich lister triggered 14 year wrangle over $112m.
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Tenants fined $1200 after advertising room on Airbnb
South Auckland tenants must pay for illegal Airbnb sub-lease.
IRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112m
Inland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.
Fears that tenancy law overhaul could 'protect bad tenants'
New Zealand's 1 million-plus tenants will be no better off, property investor says.
Does $90,000 make you middle-class?
By 2020, more than half of the world's population will be "middle class".
Diana Clement: Is your KiwiSaver fund ethical?
COMMENT: There are some basic steps you can take to check if your fund is ethical.
Is KiwiSaver a cash cow for Government?
Breaking down the impact of paying tax on contributions.
$181k: House sellers pocket big profits despite slowdown
Sellers are making profits of up to $180k on their homes despite a go-slow in the market.
How to confront your partner about their money habits
Banks have been under the microscope, but the worst financial abuse can happen at home.
What's the best investment for each stage of your life?
Where you're at in your life can change what's the best investment for you.
Mortgage broker sent back to prison for tax evasion
The Auckland mortgage broker evaded $400,000 in tax over the course of 10 years.
Take a walk: St James Theatre, Auckland
This week the Herald visits the historic and once-mighty St James Theatre.
How much interest could you earn on $22.3m Lotto winnings?
Putting your winnings into a term deposit can stretch the money even further.
Most Kiwis fail to notice KiwiSaver changes
One in three people noticed their fees were in dollars on their KiwiSaver statement.
$1b Commercial Bay project delayed another six months
The project at Commercial Bay has been delayed by a further six months.
How to set yourself up for a pay rise
Wages are unusually flat, so what can individuals do to line themselves up for a raise?
Dead foolish: The pitfalls of not having a will
Wills are one of the easiest things to put off, yet very easy to put in place.
Man's brutal lesson from $139,000 loan - 85 per cent loss
A 32-year-old has revealed his eye-watering $3300 a month 'lesson' after a bad decision.
Gender pay gap closing, figures show
June quarter shows gender pay gap the second-smallest in history.
Interim Fonterra CEO to farmer, sharemarket taste
Fonterra's choice of interim chief executive goes down well with farmers and market.
Auckland house price slide continues as rest of nation roars
House prices across the nation are up, but Auckland continues to slide.
Elderly residents must rent as leaky apartment vacated for repairs
Residents are concerned about how long the repairs are likely to take.
Billionaire Warren Buffet backs Kiwi author's book
A Kiwi author has won the backing of American billionaire Warren Buffet.
Credit trap that's crippling a generation
There's a good reason "real" adulthood seems to be starting later and later.
He's 39, has Down syndrome and wants a dream holiday before he dies. His mother is furious he can't access his KiwiSaver.
KiwiSaver funds can only be accessed at 65, but Tim is unlikely to live that long.
The tricks to negotiating the best mortgage
Buying a house is just the first step. Keeping it is the second.
Going, going... still here: NZ homes unsold for 10 years
How long would you wait for your property to sell?
KiwiBuild chances questioned after construction sector meltdown
A National spokesman has attacked KiwiBuild plans.
Inside the summer camp attended only by super-rich millennial heirs
To attend this summer camp, you'll need a few million in the bank.
Diana Clement: How to avoid crippling debt
COMMENT: Buying into debt myths will stop you getting ahead financially.
Automatic tax refunds expected for nearly 750,000 wage and salary earners
Getting a tax refund is about to get a whole lot simpler.
How to talk to your kids about money
Just because it's hard, doesn't mean you should put off talking about money.
'Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy' - $24m bill, townhouses remain uninhabitable
Residents are losing their patience over the ongoing delays.