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Tax proposals an attack on Kiwi way of life - Amy Adams
The National Party's called the tax working group's proposals "an attack on the Kiwi way of life," and says the recommendations would make this country one of the most onerous capital tax regimes in… Audio
Tax Working Group recommendations: What it means for you
The Tax Working Group's final report suggests an expansion of the taxing of capital gains aimed at easing the burden from income and sales taxes. Here's what the recommendations could mean for you.
Will capital gains tax help affordable housing? Grant Robertson responds
The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, is dismissing National's claim that new tax proposals are "an attack on the Kiwi way of life." He discusses the proposals with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Fair or unfair? Public split on proposed tax changes
The public is split on the tax working group's suggestions, and especially over the capital gains tax. A new tax on the profits of sales of rental properties, holiday homes, most shares and business… Audio
DHB forecast deficit nearly double than last year despite fundi
Despite an increase in Government funding the combined DHB forecast deficit is nearly twice than what it was last year.More worryingly - the Health Minister himself admits that more people face… Audio
Robin Oliver spoke to Lisa Owen about the tax working group's final report
Former IRD Deputy Commissioner and one of the three dissenting tax group members Robin Oliver spoke to Lisa Owen about the tax working group's final report. Video, Audio
Paramedics at breaking point as pay negotiations stall
Paramedics around the country say they are stressed and at breaking point, as their pay negotiations stall. St John Ambulance, which operates except for Wairarapa and Wellington, says it's told the… Video, Audio
Finance Minister Grant Robertson on capital gains taxes
Finance Minister Grant Robertson joined us to discuss the Tax Working Group's recommendation for a comprehensive capital gains tax covering land, rental properties, holiday homes, most shares and… Video, Audio
Coalition govt to hammer out consensus position on tax changes
Political leaders are now going to have to hammer out a consensus position on tax changes - capital gains tax in particular - after the release of the final Tax Working Group report. Video, Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm Understanding "Smart Investor"
Mary explains a bit about an online tool called Smart Investor, which has been created to give financial information to everyday New Zealanders Audio
Capital gains tax: 'A recipe for more people buggering off to Australia'
The opposition has already started to launch pre-emptive attacks about a potential capital gains tax, two days before the Tax Working Group reveals its final recommendations.
Is it time for charity-owned businesses to start paying tax?
As profits earned by charity-owned businesses continue to skyrocket, critics say a centuries old law which allows them to dodge income tax needs to go. As Nita Blake-Persen reports, you might be… Video, Audio
Govt proposes digital tax for online services
New Zealand is lining up to introduce a new tax on multi-national companies making money out of online services in this country - such as Facebook, Uber and Instagram. Political Editor Jane Patterson… Audio
Graffiti scrawled on St John ambulances over pay dispute
St John ambulance paramedics are being warned they're offending charitable donors by scrawling graffiti on ambulances as part of a pay dispute. First Union organiser Sarah Stone says it's not their… Audio
Reserve Bank issue warning over Kiwibuild
The Governor told MPs the central bank is also predicting a "very slow" start to Kiwibuild as the Government's flagship programme continues to come under scrutiny. Audio
SkyCity convention centre delayed for another 6 months
Auckland businesses and hotels are feeling the pinch from repeated delays to the opening of New Zealand's largest convention centre. Audio
Whanganui's rising rents: 'It's diabolical'
Whanganui locals are at their wits end over rapidly rising rental costs and a shortage of homes to rent.
Parking tickets make $100k a day in NZ's main cities
A Wellington driver was the most ticketed in New Zealand's three largest cities, collected 149 parking fines in 2018, totalling $5855.
Card spending bounces back in January
Electronic card spending bounced back in January, as consumers bought up large on furniture, appliances and clothing. Audio
Junior doctors strike: 'Contingencies in place' - DHBs
Senior doctors at Palmerston North Hospital say they are tired and frustrated by the strikes and have warned acute services might not be able to be fully covered this week and patients are being put… Audio
