Taxes
Campaign day 2: let's talk about tax, baby
It's day two of the election campaign and Labour faced pressure to provide more detail on its tax plans, but is keeping its cards close to its chest - for now.
Labour leader under pressure over tax plans
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says the party retains the right to introduce a capital gains tax in its first term, and will not rule out such a tax applying to farms or businesses. Video, Audio
Voters will have clear choices on tax when they go to the polls in September
Labour says it will not raise taxes if elected, whereas National is continuing to dangle the prospect of tax cuts, and the Greens are signalling carbon charges. Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
PM says tax and family package still on the cards next year
A package of tax cuts and help for low income families is still on the Government's radar next year. RNZ Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Govt may consider tax cuts after surplus was higher than expect
A higher than expected surplus, driven by a higher tax take, has left the government in the position to consider tax cuts. Audio
GST 30 years old and going strong
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 30 years old today and a tax expert sees no prospect of it ever going away.
Accountants protest 'get out of jail free' tax law change
A draft bill would allow the Revenue Minister to adjust search and seizure powers and information-sharing without Parliament's support, MPs have been told.
Apple vows to fight Euro Commission over unpaid taxes
Tech giant Apple has vowed to fight a European Commission order for it to pay Ireland up to 13 billion euros in unpaid taxes. Audio
Auckland prepares for unprecedented funding debate
Aucklanders are about to take part in an unprecedented debate, over whether they are happy to pay new taxes and motorway charges totalling hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Audio