Editorial: Media vital more now than ever
WE SAY: Media outlets fighting for their survival but remain committed to their purpose.
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Covid 19: New Zealand vs. Australia - do we really want to be like them?
Some New Zealanders are increasingly envious of Australia's looser lockdown - is it right?
Think Big, the return? Government's business role in virus recovery
New Zealand is unusual for not having more crony capitalism than it does.
From the Warehouse to Destiny Church - the Kiwi businesses taking up Govt's wage subsidy scheme
The Warehouse has been paid $52 million through the wage subsidy scheme.
Coronavirus: GPs lose jobs, work for free as cash-flow dries up
The primary care sector says it is sinking, as there is no cash-flow during lockdown.
New post-pandemic infrastructure group to spark $10m-plus projects
Infrastructure projects of $10m-plus in the new group's orbit.
Coronavirus: Emergency help for 1.5m tenants
Emergency tenancy measures "during this difficult time".
NZ retains 'ample' spending room: Moody's
Ratings agency says stimulus package is not enough to hurt Government's fiscal strength.
Soper: Coronavirus package is $12b that we'd rather not be spending
COMMENT: It wasn't a mini Budget. it was a mega Budget.
'This is a very uncertain and difficult time': Government's response package welcomed by Bay business leaders
Tauranga tourism company will lose about $150,000 in one month.
Provincial Growth Fund staff travel costs top $1m in a year
PGF minister Shane Jones says he's told staff they have to defend their spending.
Matt Lowrie: We can't risk railroading of Auckland's transport planning
COMMENT: The choice of a delivery partner to develop light rail in Auckland is critical.
Editorial: How to save the economy? Tax cuts, rate cuts or both?
We say: Govt has money to support the economy but faces hard choices on how it's spent.
Rate cuts, fiscal stimulus in store for NZ if coronavirus hits harder
Still more fiscal stimulus looks likely if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.
Local Focus: Kawerau welcomes PGF cash injection
Small towns reaping the benefits in investment and jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank keeps calm and carries on
Keep calm and carry on: Reserve Bank says it's too soon to act on coronavirus threat.
New design behind cost blowout on Auckland's SkyPath
Costs have increased from $67 million in 2018 to about $240m for the latest design.
What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."
Amazon Lord of the Rings deal stretches screen budget
Hobbit-based tourism campaign again likely as subsidy budget further balloons.
Overcrowded schools: 508 short of classrooms
National says figures show Labour has failed to keep up with demand for classrooms.
Million dollar boost to get students into trades
Schools will receive $3000 each to run the expo-style experiences this year.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Dear Jacinda: Phil Goff's $12b wish list
The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
Liam Dann: The five things that will shape the Kiwi economy in 2020
What are the trends that will define the economy this year? We ask top economists.
Editorial: Adrian Orr unlike any previous Reserve Bank Governor
EDITORIAL: Adrian Orr does not mind surprises - but has he lost the plot?
Data points to economic boost
GDP growth has slowed but recent run of strong data suggests it's not as bad as expected.
Political Roundup: Govt's smart but conservative spending announcement
COMMENT: Grant Robertson reinforced what many political commentators say about him.
Soper: Govt steals Nats' thunder with $12b spend-up
COMMENT: You could be forgiven for thinking he was delivering an economic high-five.
Liam Dann: What a time to be a finance minister
Days of austerity are over as new government spending gets thumbs up amid calls for more.
Mt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'
Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.
Mike Hosking: The catch with debt is it must be repaid
COMMENT: Is the Government spending to buy itself some votes next year?