Covid crunch: NZ house prices tipped to fall by 10 per cent
S&P says the credit ratings of local banks should hold despite a 10% fall in house prices.
S&P says the credit ratings of local banks should hold despite a 10% fall in house prices.
Employment confidence plunged as unemployment spiked after lockdown.
Redundant workers face a big whack being taken out in tax.
Economists predict that a trade deal could, in fact, shrink the UK economy.
Comment: We need sustainable prosperity while reversing the decline of natural resources.
After the pandemic subsides, many will be left with an enormous debt hangover.
Kiwis have been collectively more cautious about Covid-19 than many other nations.
We measure recession in GDP points, but the reality of downturn and recovery runs deeper.
COMMENT: There is no hiding from negative 1.6. It is a disaster.
New book details the many setbacks that have interrupted NZ's growth.
There are signs that the economy will recover quickly, writes Chris Smith.
Fall in March quarter GDP means NZ is likely in its first recession for more than decade.
Last thing business needs is bureaucratic incompetence exposing them to future lockdowns
The Treasury has raised $7b in the country's biggest ever bond issue.
There were concerns that the numbers would be much worse.
While we celebrate the end of lockdown, the big sacrifices made shouldn't be forgotten.
We get a first look at the Covid-19's economic effect with 1st quarter GDP data this week
Office life has been much maligned but provides a great environment for creative thinking.
ATEED chief Nick Hill tells Liam Dann how Auckland can lead the economic recovery.
Economy faces larger hit than most other OECD economies, report warns.
Optimism about the recovery took hold this week but big challenges remain, says economist.
Warehouse workers were left with massive uncertainty after the company's announcement.
The Fed also said it would keep providing aid by buying bonds.
Flickers of optimism about the road ahead have emerged from the financial markets.
St John is aiming to save $30 million to survive the economic impacts of Covid-19.
We've made it through A&E but now begin our long, painful recovery.
Tumbleweed in the streets? New survey shows heart of the city is in jeopardy.
Relief and optimism will fade as focus turns squarely onto the economy.