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Analyst defends Warehouse profit made possible courtesy of the wage subsidy.
Privacy, security concerns delay CovidCard trials
A trial of the bluetooth technology was due to start in Rotorua a month ago.
Grant Dalton dismissed warnings over America's Cup cost-cutting
Team New Zealand boss dismissed warnings that cost cutting could risk injury or death.
City of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supply
Aucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.
Mood of the boardroom: Confidence plummets as Covid worries weigh on business
A survey of the nation's top bosses has revealed what they really think.
Air New Zealand puts 2021 date on capital raising
The airline has already started drawing down a Government loan.
Meet the candidates: Mark Cameron
Act Party Northland candidate Mark Cameron to get tough on gangs in fight against meth.
Editorial: Student loans, overseas graduates and the Covid recovery
Editorial: We need our overseas grads and they want our refuge from a Covid-ravaged world.
Air NZ hike fares over lockdown: Kiwis complain of price gouging
As data shows fare spikes, Shane Jones is questioning the obligations of $900m bailout.
CovidCard NZ's best way to open border - Sir Peter Maire
Clash over tracking technology continues.
Leaked video: Shaw says Hipkins implied approval of Green School funding
Leaked video contradicts Hipkins, who has repeatedly stated he did not back the proposal.
Catherine Delahunty criticises Govt's funding of 'green' private school
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is facing criticism from his own party members.
James Shaw urges voters not to ditch Greens over 'one mistake'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has ruled out pulling money for the exclusive school.
Shane Jones outspends PM again – doubling her ministerial expense bill
Jones spent almost $30,000 on his ministerial expense account – Ardern spent half that.
Resurgence Wage Subsidy: $33 million paid out in first week
The various schemes have helped 1.7 million-plus jobs, paid out more than $13.4 billion.
'No U-turns' on housing post-election: minister
'Determined that housing doesn't look like it did post-GFC' - Woods
Te Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economy
The funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.
89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy
New data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.
Grant Robertson: $14b untouched - lockdown hasn't changed fiscal outlook
Finance Minister says the Government has enough reserves for future pandemic challenges.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Govt underestimated cost, demand of managed isolation
Government releases how much it costs taxpayers to put up one person in managed isolation.
More than $13 billion paid out in wage subsidy scheme
More than 1.7 million jobs are being supported by the Government's wage subsidy scheme.
Audrey Young: Peters raises temperature over smelter
COMMENT: If Coalition relations were not strained before, they will be after this week.
Peters quotes Hitler, takes swipe at Ardern in Tiwai speech
Peters says he would facilitate a deal to keep the smelter in Southland if re-elected.
Native fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for Nature
A Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.
Wage subsidy extension: SkyCity wins extra $9.4m support
"Decline in revenue over the past 40 days of more than 40 per cent" - SkyCity.
$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services
Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.
What would it take for a universal basic income to work in NZ?
A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.
Tertiary students to benefit from free mental health services
$25 million is to be invested to boost mental health support for tertiary students.
Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost
Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.
Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early
It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.