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Bosses warned: Prepare for skills shortage to bite further next year

Expert says tight border and Kiwis heading overseas will see the skills shortage continue.

China cuts interest rates to fight economic impact of zero-Covid policy

The Chinese central bank reduces rates for the first time since April 2020.

Liam Dann: Yippee-ki-yay, it's a Die Hard Christmas

The holiday season might be here but the news keeps exploding around us.

Reserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notes

An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.

Editorial: Economy well placed to weather Omicron risk

The rise of Omicron is worrying but at least New Zealand's economy still looks strong.

Brian Fallow: Robertson makes a down payment on the climate

Initial $1 billion a year earmarked for climate response fund will have to be much bigger.

Give it a Chris-miss: How big firms are handling year-end parties in the pandemic

Some corporates are going all out while others are having online catch-ups.

Hundreds of workers granted border exceptions

Technology specialists and some agricultural workers welcome from early 2022.

Jarden Brief: Consumer spending amps up before Christmas

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Brian Fallow: Aiming low in climate's fight against farm emissions

Bid to cut agricultural emissions could be left behind by events.

Hospo finally gets to open but where will they find the workers?

Calls to relax immigration policy.

Jarden Brief: US markets continue to recover after Omicron scare

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Cafes and restaurants refusing to open doors in support of unvaxxed

Some venues are choosing to remain closed rather than ask patrons to show vaccine passes.

Auckland eatery invites unvaxxed to apply for jobs

Popular Lone Star restaurant says it won't ask for vax status when employing or serving.

As cash use declines, should banks pay more to keep it available?

Some people have to travel further to get cash as branches close.

Bobux shoes: Celebrated Kiwi brand turns 30 as founder helps walk start-ups through Covid

Bobux founder reveals how he created one of the most recognisable brands of baby shoes.