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'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
Liam Dann: Queen City feels the pain - and it hurts
Auckland's CBD is being battered by border closure, infrastructure work and social change.
What the latest lockdown could cost NZ economy
Sacrifice being concentrated in a few key areas.
NZ hotels struggle through 'peak' summer season
Hotels are limping through summer with average bookings half that of last year.
America's Cup: Holding next regatta overseas would be 'slap in the face'
Kiwis expect a successful Team NZ to defend the Cup in NZ.
Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage
Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.
Barber shops shut in Auckland CBD - 'blame Mayor Goff'
Barber shop directs complaints to Phil Goff after closing three stores.
What business wants from the next government - and what it expects
Resigned to a center- left Government, business groups still hope to influence policy.
Traffic chaos: North Shore bus services to close from 9pm tonight
Warning that those relying on buses between city and North Shore could be stranded tonight
Beat the traffic: Passengers turn to ferries to escape the nightmare on the bridge
Ferry numbers almost doubled yesterday as Aucklanders look for ways to beat the traffic.
Auckland Harbour Bridge: Transport boss' warning as damage revealed
First it was Covid, now a linchpin of Auckland's transport system will keep workers home.
Coco's Cantina owner wants limit on number of Auckland restaurants
Food lovers are spoilt for choice. But one owner wants fewer restaurant licences issued.
Why do councils still own mega-dollar assets?
Councils owning valuable assets is a 100-year-old concept, Michael Barnett says.
Michael Barnett calls for Auckland to move to level 1.5
Michael Barnett says extension of level 3 would have dire impacts for some Auckland firms.
Fresh Covid-19 outbreak: 'Tell us the plan', says business boss
A 'destructive and confusing' development for thousands of already-fragile businesses.
Watch: Auckland mall owner calls Jacinda Ardern's comments 'insulting'
A number of small businesses have appeared before the committee at Parliament today.
Port needs a business case - not a cot case
Comment: The Economic Analysis of Upper North Island Supply Chain is nothing of the sort.
Editorial: Auckland port move north looking likely
EDITORIAL: Report on Auckland port is stark and momentum is surely for weighing anchor.
Patrick Carvalho: World's first free traffic congestion solution
Comment: Rebate system would encourage behaviour change and avoid a political backlash.
NZ Fashion Week goes back to its roots
Long-running Kiwi fashion event is changing, as Viva editor Amanda Linnell explains.
A new petrol tax hits motorists today. So where does your money really go?
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says eight projects funded in first year of regional fuel tax.
Teachers on strike: 'The 1980s called, they want their wages back'
Teachers say $700m pay offer came too late to rearrange strike meetings.
New hope for Penlink road north of Auckland
Penlink and light rail could benefit from new infrastructure body, says business boss.
The workplaces who will look after your kid
School holidays will be a little bit less of a nightmare for some lucky parents.
Bed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandary
Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.
Auckland business confidence in 'free fall'
Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.
Choked roads, harbour sewage: Why do we rage against those trying to fix it all?
COMMENT: We attack wasteful spending but the real problem is fear of spending enough.
Michael Barnett: Confessions of an appointment-diary junkie
COMMENT: Are you addicted to the speed of a corporate life and its adrenalin rushes?
Liam Dann: Auckland toll roads fine by me
Despite much criticism Auckland gets it right more often than it gets credit for.
Labour's light rail policy declared a winner
Transport plans to ease Auckland congestion backed
Pulling a sickie today? Think again
If you're thinking of pulling a sickie to enjoy a long weekend, do so at your peril.
Low-paid staff need chance to upskill
Business bosses respond to calls for companies to pay the living wage to staff.