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'Crazy demand': Big rush on kitchen and bathroom renovations in wake of lockdown

One company had 30 to 40 jobs coming in each month.

'Out of this world': Tauranga car sale companies busier than ever as travel savings are spent on new cars

Report shows drop in car registrations pre-lockdown but companies now busier than ever.

Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

Illegal planting of NZ gold kiwifruit in China rising: Zespri

China's unlawful growing of NZ gold fruit a shadow on Zespri's first online AGM.

Thousands let out of urgent testing at ports

Government relaxes its previous order for port worker Covid-19 testing after panic.

Wage subsidy scheme's $510m extension: Here's who is eligible

Details of who can claim extended wage subsidy unveiled by Finance Minister.

12,000 caught in Auckland and Tauranga ports virus test net

Ports scramble to meet sudden legal requirements for urgent Covid-19 testing.

No penalties: Tauranga port workers reassured amid Covid testing rush

The port estimates 6000 people have been onsite since July 21 and will need to be tested.

Proposed fish plant closure could result in 65 jobs lost

New Zealand seafood company Sanford Ltd announced the proposed closure today.

Written-off: IRD waives hundreds of millions of dollars in tax

'The fact so much is being written off early shows Kiwis and businesses are struggling.'

'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan

Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.

Bella Vista trial: Evidence wraps, wait for verdict begins

'... his responsibilities ended when he left the site.'

Flying high: Air NZ adds 400 more domestic flights for August

Domestic air travel has rebounded more quickly than forecast.

'Show me some respect', lawyer tells Bella Vista defendant

The trial continues.

All 53 AMI insurance branches closing, 65 jobs to go

The move comes following a review of its retail network.

Bella Vista trial: Engineer blames council for failings

The trial continues.