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Opinion divided on Government rent subsidy for businesses

"Businesses will either be mortally crippled or just fall over" - O'Reilly.

Creditors claim $40m from failed Australian prison builder

Dozens of creditors lodge claims with Decmil Construction NZ liquidator

Government ponders commercial rent support

Initiative was met with varied reaction.

What happened to house sales during lockdown: REINZ

Lockdown sales highest in Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington.

Jilted Metlifecare v $1.49b suitor: bitter exchange emerges

Documents from both parties were posted on the NZX today.

Corrections claims Aussie builder was a year late amid $12m battle over NZ prisons contract

Contract for new prisons struck in 2017, builder now in liquidation

Liquidator wants $12.5m from Corrections NZ

Court examinations could reveal more about termination - liquidator

Shotover Jet, top attractions to close as Ngāi Tahu Tourism cuts 300+ jobs

Christchurch-headquartered powerhouse Ngāi Tahu Tourism not immune to Covid-19.

House-moving bookings sky rocket as level 3 approaches

"Lots of people were in tears, trying to cope ... when they couldn't get their stuff."

Jilted Metlifecare digs in for stoush with absconding bidder

No material change to outlook - Metlifecare

Pandemic fears wipe $290m off Kiwi Property assets

"Uncertain environment is likely to continue" - Kiwi CEO

'Economic carnage': Mall owners decry lockdown continuation

"We're now faced with just an outright 'you're closed'," - NZ Council of Retail Property.

Auckland Council's 'silver lining' - no mooring dolphins?

The tide has gone out on international tourism.

House buyers, sellers, tenants - what level 3 alert means

Clarity provided by Government on how real estate agents and managers can operate.

'Bumper' retail trading expected post-lockdown

Some large DIY stores, shopping centres, bars and restaurants expect bumper trading.

White Island Tours gets $150,000 wage subsidy for 36 staff

Tourists are no longer taken to the volcano but the company has more on its plate.

Smoko to get lonely: how Fletcher will get back on the tools

"New hygiene measures, physical distancing, contact tracing" - Reidy

Leaders back construction 'mega-comeback' later next week

'The matua is hoping for a mega-comeback' - Shane Jones