Coronavirus

Business-related coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and how it affects New Zealand.
China confirms NZ frozen product covid-positive
Primary Sector

China confirms NZ frozen product covid-positive

China authorities have confirmed a sample of NZ tripe has tested positive for covid-19 genetics, MFAT says 

Brent Melville 18 Nov 2020
Is it time to buy Air New Zealand?
Listed Companies

Is it time to buy Air New Zealand?

Vaccines and airpoints could both mean Air New Zealand has hidden value. 

Dan Brunskill 16 Nov 2020
NZ China covid beef scare: stakes are high
Primary Sector

NZ China covid beef scare: stakes are high

No confirmation yet that NZ beef picked up in Chinese city of Jinan was contaminated, as authorities scramble to trace the shipments.

Brent Melville 16 Nov 2020
Auckland dodges lockdown; mandatory masks loom
Policy Free

Auckland dodges lockdown; mandatory masks loom

The minister is considering ways to lift tracer app use, including compulsion in some circumstances. 

Paul McBeth 13 Nov 2020