Coronavirus

Business-related coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and how it affects New Zealand.
Phased border re-opening pushed to end of February
Policy

Phased border re-opening pushed to end of February

Opening the border presents too high a risk at this point, said covid-19 response minister.

Rebecca Howard 21 Dec 2021
Two years of house prices defying all the forecasts
Economy the chart

Two years of house prices defying all the forecasts

The housing market has become untethered from the economic fundamentals that suggest prices should fall or flatline.

Andy Fyers 20 Dec 2021
Auckland stays in red till Dec 30
News in Brief

Auckland stays in red till Dec 30

Auckland and most other parts of the North Island that are still at 'red' status will move to amber in time for New Year's Eve.

Staff reporters 13 Dec 2021
Worker 'distancing' costs council extra $1m a week
Infrastructure

Worker 'distancing' costs council extra $1m a week

Covid lockdowns were the dominant theme in Auckland Council's quarterly performance report.

Brent Melville 11 Dec 2021