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'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
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Agribusiness morale crashes, leaders' strength sapped - new report
Agribusiness operating under extreme pressure as global food renaissance emerges.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
Out of Workers: Solving the riddle of New Zealand's labour shortage
Efforts a resetting immigration policy run the risk of a pear-shaped labour market.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Mark Fowler: Are interest rates really heading up?
Mark Fowler predicts a period of extreme volatility in the coming months.
Focus: PM Ardern gives her take on Budget 2021
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals her proudest moment of Budget 2021 and hits back at the critics. Video / Mark Mitchell
Housing forum, NorthChamber welcome benefit increase
Calls by community leaders for more clarity around Budget allocation for Northland.
Budget 2021: Moody's says NZ fiscal position one of the strongest
Moody's and S&P Global have given their seal of approval to the NZ Budget.
Focus Live: Senior economist Brad Olsen breaks down Budget 2021
There is a lot to unpack from Budget 2021, so senior economist Brad Olsen breaks down all the key points. Video / Mark Tantrum
Judith Collins reacts to the 2021 Budget
National leader Judith Collins said the Budget shows the Government "lacks the plan and ambition". Video / Parliament TV
Live blog: Budget updates and the best memes and tweets
The Government has just announced its new Budget — but what does it actually mean for you?
Local Focus: The power of koha in business
A new microloan platform aims to help Māori businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Should we be worried about rising prices?
EDITORIAL: Experts say expect the cost of living to rise. Should we believe it this time?
Brian Fallow: Climate change plan - emissions impossible for farmers?
Agriculture groups say Climate Change Commission too optimistic on potential for cuts.
Jarden Brief: How bitcoin responded to Coinbase IPO
Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.
How much should the tourism industry get its hopes up about the transtasman bubble?
The quarantine-free transtasman travel bubble will finally be more than a promise.
Opinion: Fairly sharing the burden is necessary for climate success
OPINION: The ETS in its present form cannot achieve zero net emissions.
ANZ's NZ commodity price index hits a record in March
ANZ's commodities index is at its highest point on record, driven by dairy prices.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Steven Joyce: GDP figures show the true cost of Fortress NZ
Shrinking economy won't be turned around until we open our doors to the world.
Mill closure: MP calls on region to support affected workers
Rawiri Waititi has adopted a "Whānau Ora approach" to addressing the mill closure.
Liam Dann: Never mind the tomato wars, food prices are set to rise
Food prices have been subdued of late but global commodity markets point to big rises.
Tomatoes cheapest in 12 years - food prices fall in February
Tomatoes are just one of several foods that have seen prices fall during the pandemic.
Covid casualty: Jet boat operation closing for at least 18 months
"It was inevitable": Rotorua tourism operator.
Brian Fallow: Cutting farm emissions - without cutting farm output
Fewer animals can produce same amount of product, says Climate Change Commission's plan.
Economy Hub: Reserve Bank taking long view on lockdown
Liam Dann talks to Reserve Bank Chief Economist Yuong Ha about the road ahead now that New Zealand has once again gone up alert levels in response to COVID-19.
Invoices worth $23m sent to MIQ guests, 494 overdue
Nearly 2000 invoices have been paid, while 494 are overdue.
Focus: Finance Minister says government to target housing in next budget
Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the government will target housing in Budget 2021. Video / Mark Mitchell
Why NZ dairy exports to China fell in December
New Zealand dairy exports to China fell in December for the first time in six years.
Editorial: Upgraded NZ-China FTA a win for exporters
Editorial: Upgraded trade agreement with China is a win for NZ's primary sector exporters.
Focus Live: Judith Collins gives State of the Nation speech
National Party leader Judith Collins gave her State of the Nation speech, calling for government to use emergency legislation to make it easier to build houses.