News in Brief

News in Brief
Auckland Airport takes off; NZ shares gain
Markets Market close

Auckland Airport takes off; NZ shares gain

The share market is in consolidation mode after a period of rising interest rates and ahead of quarterly rebalancing.

Dan Brunskill 30 Mar 2021
Non-bank lender Prospa gains access to BFGS
Finance

Non-bank lender Prospa gains access to BFGS

Prospa said small business owners are finding it harder to get loans. 

Staff reporters 30 Mar 2021
NZ's first hydrogen bus goes into service in Auckland
Transport

NZ's first hydrogen bus goes into service in Auckland

Auckland Transport has put a $200 million price tag on the evolution to EV and hydrogen power by 2030.

Staff reporters 30 Mar 2021
Small business revenue, jobs rose in February
Economy

Small business revenue, jobs rose in February

Jobs in Auckland were down 3.7% on pre-covid-crisis levels in February because of the region's short alert level 3 lockdown in the month.

Staff reporters 30 Mar 2021