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'Diabolical': Businesses on Govt-backed loan scheme

Government loan scheme application just too difficult, say business owners.

Small Business: How this wedding venue is getting through the Covid-19 downturn

Allely Estate to have first wedding in July after more than three months of no business.

His previous business grew into a $100m giant. Now he has another audacious idea

He founded a $100m company before. Now he's shifted his attention elsewhere.

Landlord locks Auckland retailer out of shop for not paying $3700 rent

Veteran retailer says he was locked out over rent arrears of $3700.

The upskilling opportunities that create a pandemic silver lining

While our borders are closed, there's an opportunity for the NZ workforce to step up.

Kiwis rushing to holiday hot spots, but how long will it last?

"Everybody has broken out from their homes, they've got cabin fever."

How to help your staff get the new skills needed post-Covid

Change will be needed, but is stressful for staff if done the wrong way.

Small Business: Auckland skin care start-up eyes US market

Karen Yang's brand is powering on with its expansion into new markets.

What level 1 means for NZ hospitality

No silver bullet for hospitality, but removing regulations is a good start, operators say.

No vacancy: Aucklanders flock to Waiheke Island post-lockdown

More than 80 Waiheke holiday rentals have booked out within days thanks to new promotion.

Outlook for retail remains dire - 6700 businesses at risk of closing

Just 10,000 of retail businesses are said to be stable in the current environment.

Auckland CBD spending meltdown: Fears of widespread retail closures

No tourists, foreign students or events, leaves CBD businesses on the brink.

Loosen up: Level 1 can't come quick enough for bars and eateries

Hospitality popping the champagne for alert level 1, but recovery still a long way off.

Comment: Existing policy 'can allow wealthy migrants to help with rebuild'

Government doesn't need to reinvent wheel on immigration, says consultant David Cooper.

From tours, to coffins, to home desks – how one NZ company changed

When the events industry dried up due to Covid-19, this company made big changes.

Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance

Images show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.