Beating virus will require the sort of powers more usually associated with communism.

We say: The case for the Government to prop up business during lockdown is compelling.

Central bank's mission is to make sure Government and banks have the money they need.

NZ has (to date) been more vigilant at stamping out the fruit fly or quarantining cattle.

Finance Minister hints at help looming for "very large" businesses as stimulus plan grows.

It's a safe bet online shopping will soon be different - and better.

The Government's move into lending is huge. Hugely risky, and hugely important.

The pain is shared during an alliance.

We are now at war – even though the enemy may be invisible.

Z Energy has had a sharp fall from grace since late February.

Closure is a long term decision with long term execution and consequences.

We can use this interruption to our daily lives wisely.

Today's market panic doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to home ownership.

This week's emergency measures won't stop the fall, but they do provide a valuable buffer.

In spite of the PM's performance, events could swing election to National.

Nothing else has mattered in the media apart from the outbreak.

There is much to gain from a united face and focusing strongly on the economy.

Banks have long argued their strength is vital to society. Now's their time to prove it.

But it's not quite that simple.

After long battle over need for safer banks, Reserve Bank talks up scope for new lending.

King Salmon's small but growing foray into pet food retails for $252.40 a kilo.

Don't call it printing money, says Orr as the Reserve Bank considers QE.

Notable causes championed in recent years have taken a back seat to coronavirus.

After 12 years of relative calm, investors are faced with new challenges.

It's time for real action — like postponing the election.

It's your money, so if you're unhappy, don't be shy about moving it to someone else.

The bear market has arrived and despite many warnings it was overdue, it's still a shock.

Irrational thinking can take hold of even the smartest thinkers.

RBNZ looking at unconventional tools to support economy, but Govt has come to the party.