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Covid delays: up to 10-week wait on saliva tests
Services Exclusive

Covid delays: up to 10-week wait on saliva tests

The government told journalists that saliva testing will start next month, but told DHBs to expect a six-to-10 week delay, perhaps into August.

Pattrick Smellie 27 May 2021
RBNZ projections point to interest rate hikes in 2022
Economy

RBNZ projections point to interest rate hikes in 2022

Forecasts show the official cash rate moving from 0.3% in second quarter of 2022 to 0.5% in the third quarter. 

Rebecca Howard 26 May 2021
Coutts on the putting green as council backs water application
Primary Sector

Coutts on the putting green as council backs water application

The Otago Regional Council sees only minor impacts on the neighbouring properties.

Paul McBeth 26 May 2021
Paths to emissions reductions come with costs
Infrastructure

Paths to emissions reductions come with costs

Economic modelling shows paths to emissions reductions are possible but come with problems.

Ian Llewellyn 25 May 2021