Tax
Solomon Islands scraps tax on menstrual products
The Solomon Islands is the first Pacific country to scrap tax on menstrual products. Audio
Pension age, GST need to rise to meet fiscal hurdles: Treasury
Treasury has warned the retirement age and GST would need to gradually increase over the next 40 years, to solve New Zealand's fiscal challenges. Infometrics chief executive and economist Brad Olsen… Audio
Pennies from the mega corps
The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception. Audio
How does NZ's tax bill stack up?
In recent months, everyone from Treasury to Inland Revenue and an organisation representing accountants has suggested New Zealand needs a rethink of its tax settings. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. Audio
IRD taking getting tougher on tax debt
Inland Revenue took a softer line with debt of all kinds through the Covid years, but now it's coming down hard on those who owe it money. One tax expert says there's a looming problem with GST in… Audio
Trade Wars - What is the impact for NZ?
The tit for tat tariff exchanges are heating up with Donald Trump responding to Canada's latest trade threats on social media. Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books
AudioMidday Report Essentials for 1 July 2024
On today's episode, the head of a Wairoa iwi trust says the town's housing need is greater than ever, with increased mental distress following another stint of heavy rain and flooding last week. The… Audio
Parliament begins with money bills on a deadline
This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached. Audio
Parliament begins with money bills on a deadline
This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached.
AudioThe Week in Detail: Smokefree, Judith Collins, and woke-washing
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Smokefree, Judith Collins, and woke-washing
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioGone in a puff of smoke
Anti-smoking researchers are promising a healthy fight against the new government's moves to repeal world-first legislation on tobacco sales. Audio
Gone in a puff of smoke
Anti-smoking researchers are promising a healthy fight against the new government's moves to repeal world-first legislation on tobacco sales.
AudioMoney or the bag: Major parties crashing into the centre
National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio
Nicola Willis fronts on 'back pocket boost' tax plan
The National party's unveiled a tax plan worth $14.6 billion dollars over four years, that it says is targeted at the squeezed middle. National says a family with children and on the average household… Video, Audio
National reveals 'back pocket boost' tax plan aimed at middle class
The National Party has unveiled its long-awaited tax relief plan, which could see some families $125 better off, per week. National is promising to introduce four new taxes to cover the cost… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Postnatal depression, football fever and fish farming
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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