OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Wealthy people often mind the penniesCOMMENT: It's too easy to get judgmental about how others spend their money - although I suppose it's fair enough if they complain about their inability to save.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Keeping up with your inner snob will cost youCOMMENT: It doesn't pay to be a snob. Literally. Many people think they "need" the latest labels, whether or not they can afford them.29 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow to improve KiwiSaver? Industry gives ideasDespite high take-up - around 2.61 million people are in KiwiSaver - about 40pc do not contribute to it on a regular basis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxOptions to dampen housing demandPM John Key this week proposed a new tax on offshore purchases. Could the Government be doing more?26 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxJury still out on impact of foreign property buyersWe need data on the activity and influence of foreign property investors before committing to the risks and costs associated with a selective land tax, says Bob Buckle.26 Apr 01:20 AM
KiwiSaverOlder Kiwis keeping cash in KiwiSaverInterest rates are low at the bank - so more Kiwis plan to leave their money in KiwiSaver when they turn 65.25 Apr 11:10 PM
KiwiSaverWho's better with money, men or women?New Zealand women prefer their saving accounts, while men hit the credit card harder.24 Apr 08:50 PM
OpinionJim Rose: Envy is the biggest gain from public tax returnsCOMMENT: The Panama Papers have renewed calls over the last few years to make all tax returns public. This is already so in Sweden and Norway.24 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverTears after KiwiSaver shockA young couple who were told they would qualify for an $8000 govt grant to help buy first home are in shock after finding out they can only get half that.23 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwis are flightless but KiwiSaver isn'tNew Zealand KiwiSaver providers will happily take funds transferred from Australian super accounts but it's a different story with Australian providers.23 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Sharemarkets soar, rates plungeCOMMENT: Further interest rate cuts would continue to make equities and residential property attractive for some investors, particularly on a short-term basis.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Smartshares a good bet for small sumsCOMMENT: The last thing I want to do is put people off investing in shares. If done wisely shares can be an excellent investment.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Children's expensive gadgets worth protectingCOMMENT: Have you heard the one about the child who smashed her iPhone to get the latest model? This happened in my circle of friends and is problematic for many reasons.22 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxMasala owners fight police property freeze27 properties - some worth nearly $3m owned by those linked to the Masala restaurant chain will stay frozen.20 Apr 12:20 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Robots, financial advice and the law of unintended consequencesCOMMENT: The law of unintended consequences postulates that the actions of people and especially of governments.19 Apr 09:25 PM
KiwiSaverSix smart ways to spend your tax refundWhat are some smart ways to put a looming tax refund to work?19 Apr 05:18 AM
OpinionMary HolmNo limit to KiwiSaver's appetiteLandlords who are forced to sell sometimes find they've gained little or nothing after years of hassle. Sometimes they even end up with a debt to the bank after selling the property.15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Tax haven status good news for someCOMMENT: The signs of wealth are easy to see in Panama - but how did it get that way, and is there a New Zealand connection?15 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxFaceless giants slip under the radarSome of this country's biggest revenue generators are foreign-owned companies you may never have heard of.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxMcClay: Govt assessing China's new online goods taxTrade Minister Todd McClay says the Government is assessing the implications of recent regulatory changes in China's cross border e-commerce market.13 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxTide going out on tax secrecyGovernment announcements on pay-as-you-go rules and greater IRD disclosure powers welcomed by experts.13 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxShewan denies Labour Bahamas tax claimJohn Shewan, the Government appointed expert in charge of reviewing our tax regime, advised the Bahamas on exempting taxes.13 Apr 04:31 AM
TaxIRD to get new power to share tax secretsNew tax rules might be more convenient for small business, but IRD is getting new powers to share tax details with others.13 Apr 02:00 AM
BDBDTaxDiligent shareholders greenlight takeoverDiligent will now delist from the NZX after ten years.12 Apr 11:40 PM
TaxJohn Key's embarrassing disclosurePrime Minister John Key has made an embarrassing disclosure of a link to a company specialising in foreign trusts.12 Apr 09:59 PM
TaxIncome tax in New Zealand lowest in OECDA Kiwi family with two children on a single income pays the least amount of income tax in the OECD.12 Apr 08:30 PM
InvestmentThe LVR effect is well and truly overInvestors are back in a heated Auckland property market and rapidly rising house prices are fuelling the fire.12 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Tax inquiry needs fresh eye on issuesIt would be useful to hear the conclusions of someone from outside, not least because the Panama Papers call into question New Zealand's good faith as an international citizen.12 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAlex Malley: Multinational tax under the microscopeCOMMENT: Companies with operations in multiple jurisdictions will seek to maximise their opportunities to reduce their tax bill.12 Apr 02:20 AM
