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Midnight subsidy for quake-hit businesses
The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.
<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resilience
Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.
Uninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake money
An estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake will have to make a case of "true hardship" to be considered for financial help.
Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: An expensive lesson in snobbery
Allan Hubbard believed his self-righteous hype - sadly, so did we.
NZ well-placed to handle economic shocks, says IMF
New Zealand is among only a handful of advanced economies where the government's budget is best placed to deal with "unexpected shocks", says the IMF.
Budget cuts still top of agenda in Britain
Benefits for the elderly are being targeted by ministers in the hunt for spending cuts in the UK.
When belt tightening is not enough
A sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.
Readers: Sandcastle trip 'media beat-up'
We asked nzherald readers what they thought of a Christchurch councillor's $4000 US trip to study sandcastles.
Strength in telco networking numbers
When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.
<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?
Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.
<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolio
Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.
Divvying up the digital infrastructure
The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.
Taking up a challenge
The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.