Coronavirus

Business-related coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and how it affects New Zealand.
Another update for Auck airport as new travel restrictions bite
Economy

Another update for Auck airport as new travel restrictions bite

Auckland International Airport will issue new guidance before the NZX opens on Monday as it tries to guess the earnings impact of the unprecedented travel restrictions on international arrivals announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday.However, it will not become cle...

Pattrick Smellie 15 Mar 2020
NZ adopts 'toughest' restrictions in the world - Ardern
Economy

NZ adopts 'toughest' restrictions in the world - Ardern

All travellers to New Zealand – except those from the Pacific Islands – will have to isolate themselves for 14 days upon arrival, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.Ardern described the measures as the strictest in the world as the government tries to flatten the rate...

Paul McBeth 14 Mar 2020
International rugby heads to discuss coronavirus tonight
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International rugby heads to discuss coronavirus tonight

International rugby leaders will this evening discuss the impact of coronavirus on upcoming Super Rugby matches in New Zealand. While the Ministry of Health has not proposed altering arrangements for public events today, various sporting and cultural events have been cancelled or...

Victoria Young 13 Mar 2020
Insurers largely prepared for covid-19 - RBNZ
Finance

Insurers largely prepared for covid-19 - RBNZ

Insurers are largely prepared to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, says Reserve Bank deputy governor Geoff Bascand. The central bank was satisfied with the response by the nation's lenders when it asked about their risk management plans and general preparations...

Rebecca Howard 13 Mar 2020