Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
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Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances
Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Judge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendant
Judge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.
'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured mates
One of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.
Government agrees to buyout deal with Nelson council
Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three times
The city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.
Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction
Judge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'
Former high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison
'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.
Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station
He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.
Assault outside school gates: Two women arrested
Two women in their 20s are due to appear in court.
Police request information after responding to assault outside school
The incident occurred outside an intermediate school in Nelson around 3pm yesterday.
How many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?
Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.
Motueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāinga
Excitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.
'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
Sealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boat
An alarm was raised by a crew member.
‘We’ve lost everything’: Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes hit back
After a year, people are still waiting for information after flooding destroyed homes.
Crown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies
'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough
'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford
Broken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to begin
Nelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.
Paralysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of Appeal
ACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.
Victim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in court
The victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.
'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prison
He breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.
'You were swerving over' - Drunk driver with 10 in van seen losing control on the road
The seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.
Midwifery failings: Baby took 14 minutes to take her first breath
The newborn suffered a head injury that could have a profound impact on her life.
Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand
Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.
Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors
Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.
Man hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTok
The woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.
Nelson Māori land claim returns to High Court
It is one of the largest litigations against the Crown in New Zealand's history.
One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink
Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.