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Liam Dann: Why Australia will recover faster than NZ

Comparisons with our neighbours across the ditch are fun but not necessarily relevant.

Romanian President Ceaușescu's 1978 State Visit to UK

President Ceaușescu of Romania arrived in London for a four-day State Visit and was greeted by Her Majesty the Queen. Video / AP

Silver lining in delay of NZ's $54m Expo push in Dubai

But leader of programme says fresh date could be key part of export reboot

Govt freezes Customs fee hikes to help exporters and importers

The Government has put a freeze on planned customs fee increases.

Trade ministers urge governments to march ahead on open trade, not retreat

More trade barriers would be the worst possible response to global economic uncertainty

Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart

Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.

Liam Dann: Why oil crashed ... and why petrol prices haven't

Last week's oil crash was a history-making twist in a time of already epic events.

Local Focus: Rotorua businesses nervous about opening up in level 3

Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Don McKinnon: Pandemic upheaval is a time to reveal our nation's spirit

COMMENT: We need to remain sure-footed on our relationships with other countries.

Coronavirus: New Zealand and Singapore commit to keeping supply chains open

NZ and Singapore have struck a deal to make sure medical supplies aren't held up.

Local Focus: Apple industry is immune to virus

Apple industry says fruit selling well overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The 2020 recession is 'here and now' - S&P Global

NZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.

Analysis: Only way is down for petrol as oil slump deepens

Crude oil prices have slumped again as Saudis dig in for showdown with Russia.

Liam Dann: Covid-19 is like a box of chocolates

It's a worry when a Hollywood star is more reassuring than the US President.

Liam Dann: Oil crash could be coronavirus GFC moment

A high stakes showdown between Russia and Saudi Arabia has rattled already weak markets

'Going into full price war': Oil plunges, fuel prices to follow

Oil prices have crashed further after Opec and Russia failed to reach a deal on supply

Hamish Rutherford: Time to consider lifting coronavirus travel ban?

At what point will the Government decide to lift the travel restrictions?

Whitney Haring-Smith: US changes to foreign investments impact on NZ

Comment: The US fast-tracked new foreign investment exceptions for some, but not NZ.