News in Brief

News in Brief
Firms to be responsible for compulsory covid record keeping
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Firms to be responsible for compulsory covid record keeping

The new regime will come into effect seven days after any change in alert level. 

Staff reporters 22 Aug 2021
Delta peak still to come, PM says
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Delta peak still to come, PM says

Commerce minister David Clark is talking with supermarket operators to make sure supply chains and operations aren't disrupted.

Staff reporters 21 Aug 2021
Lockdown 'net positive' for NZ sharemarket
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Lockdown 'net positive' for NZ sharemarket

The NZX 50 index is up 1.6% this week as interest rates stay low and earnings results come in strong. 

Dan Brunskill 20 Aug 2021
Suitors for Meridian's Aussie assets being lined up
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Suitors for Meridian's Aussie assets being lined up

Investment bank Lazard has gone to prospective clients to gauge interest.

Staff reporters 20 Aug 2021