Hands off our free money
11:14 AM OPINION: There's a really simple reason why a conga line of former finance ministers didn't introduce a capital gains tax.
Late dismissal claim quashed
11:13 AM Worker raised a personal grievance claim too late because she feared she had contracted Aids at work.
Lime e-scooter trial extension slammed
Council's earlier decision to extend Lime scooter licence attacked after they're pulled off streets due to a glitch.
Shares and the CGT
Tax that lowers participation by private investors, 'last thing' stock market needs, says NZX boss.
Kiwibank 'getting a bargain' from Facebook
Kiwis flock to support campaign - but who's really winning?
Hidden camera listing axed
Customer gets a refund after finding spying lightbulb.
Alcohol, landbanking and other tax targets
We know what the Tax Working Group thinks about property, but what about vacant houses, gig workers, the environment and sugar?
Family life over city success
Craig and Jo Baylis were both working in Auckland and had au-pairs raising their kids. Attending a funeral changed that.
Bakery ordered to pay $115k, in liquidation
The exploited workers won their case, but now the company that owes them $115,000 is in voluntary liquidation.
Boutique towns could be saved
Government offers lifeline to owners of heritage listed earthquake-prone buildings.
Man fired for having a seizure
Ashley Wakeham was promised $100k to work for a removal firm. Two days later, he fell ill.
Affordable houses in factory move
Sleepyhead workers can't buy a house in Auckland, so the company looks to Waikato.
Boutique laundry lauds ozone power
Ozone doesn’t just protect you from the sun. It also whitens whites and brightens colours.
Big property big tax bill?
If you own a lifestyle block, The Tax Working Group proposal may impact you.
Billion-dollar tax bill
Tax Working Group proposal could put "a brake" on commercial property sales and upgrades.
Something rotten with the state of building
OPINION: The leaky homes scandal was an education in mismanagement on a grand scale, writes Andrew Bydder.
Business against capital gains tax
OPINION: If the Tax Working Group proposals are implemented innovation, growth and jobs would be weakened.
Cullen's great idea
OPINION: As finance minister, Sir Michael Cullen never spoke once in support of CGT. The Government should think about why.
New tax no joy for farmers
OPINION: Other countries with a productive agricultural sector don't have these taxes so why should we?
Does China love us?
A China-NZ business forum has been held in Christchurch. Were there be fireworks?
Gore farm machinery company fined
A Gore farm machinery company's lack of effective repairs to a tractor has resulted in a substantial fine and reparations to an injured farm worker.
Biosecurity funding reviewed
The Government is seeking advice on levies as the means to fund biosecurity.
Michael Jackson estate sues for $147m
Musician's estate sues HBO over film about two men who accuse the late pop superstar of molesting them when they were boys.
China targets Aussie coal
Minister denies diplomatic tensions are behind coal scrap that has hit the Aussie dollar.
Facebook lets ads target neo-Nazis
Facebook decided which users are interested in Nazis - and let advertisers target them directly.
NAB boss gets $1m exit pay
When he leaves, the CEO also gives up the chance to reap up to almost A$22m worth of shares.