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![Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery
OPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.
![China’s new back doors into Western markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
China’s new back doors into Western markets
Financial Times: How Chinese companies set up shop to get around tariffs and barriers.
![Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
![Tairāwhiti's aerospace vision: Unlocking economic and cultural opportunities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tairāwhiti's aerospace vision: Unlocking economic and cultural opportunities
A 5% market share could boost Tairāwhiti's economy by $500 million and create 4000 jobs.
![Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses
Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.
![Lending rules easing: Directors and managers no longer personally liable for breaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Lending rules easing: Directors and managers no longer personally liable for breaches
Minister Andrew Bayly believes number of changes will make it easier to get a loan.
![Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed
List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.
![Petrol savings on the way as global oil price slumps to lowest this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Petrol savings on the way as global oil price slumps to lowest this year
Brent crude fell 5% overnight to its lowest level since December
![New Zealand’s standard of living going backwards - report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New Zealand’s standard of living going backwards - report
S&P says there are a number of risks the country needs to address.
![Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?
![Market Watch: The ‘September effect’, heading into Wall Street’s ‘crash zone’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Market Watch: The ‘September effect’, heading into Wall Street’s ‘crash zone’
Mike Taylor looks at the risks of a market crash as we head into the northern autumn.
![How should NZ navigate growing US/China tensions?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How should NZ navigate growing US/China tensions?
Liam Dann sits down with Dr Darren Lim, Senior Lecturer in International Relations Australian University. Video / NZ Herald
![House prices average $1.108m in August for Auckland’s biggest agency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House prices average $1.108m in August for Auckland’s biggest agency
Prices stable as new listings climb; agency says cheaper mortgages might help.
![Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index
Developer to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.
![Business failures surge as insolvencies hit eight-year quarterly high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Business failures surge as insolvencies hit eight-year quarterly high
'The scale of the increase has been significant', says BWA Insolvency's Bryan Williams.
!['We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed
Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.
![Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes
Caralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.
![Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
![Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test
Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.
![First look: Inside Northland oil refinery post-shutdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
First look: Inside Northland oil refinery post-shutdown
Marsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it's quiet and pipes are rusted.
![Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.