Mortgage wars - how low can they go? ANZ offers 2.79%
The move comes after 2.99% and 2.89% rates from competing banks in recent weeks.
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Bay hairdressers return to full books in level 2
There is a month's wait time at some Bay salons.
Fletcher to lay off 1500 staff, predicts 30 per cent drop in building consents
No details yet about which divisions the 1000 staff work in.
Te Puia to advertise up to 40 jobs as it prepares to build back
Te Puia is getting set to reopen, but it will be very different.
Revealed: Where we're spending our money after lockdown
Supermarkets have been making significantly more money than last year.
'Rocks in your head' if you think rents will drop in Bay
Supply and demand will dictate the market regardless of the impacts created by Covid-19.
NZ log prices rebounded strongly during level 4 lockdown
Demand from China will determine whether rebound lasts for NZ exports.
Rotorua rafting companies struggling to stay afloat
Level 2 may bring joy for some businesses but it just brings more heartache for others.
Mortgage wars: Homeowners could save up to $70 a week
There are savings to be had as banks slash rates.
House prices tipped for 7% fall, despite lockdown success
Westpac tips house prices to fall 7 per cent by the end of this year.
Michael Hill to close three stores in NZ
Further store closures are likely across all markets.
Budget 2020: Wage subsidy extension could save jobs, Mayor
Rotorua businesses react to the good and bad in Budget 2020.
The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Budget 2020: Unemployment seen peaking at 9.8% in September
The economy faces a relatively short and very sharp recession over coming year.
Local Focus: Rotorua hopes to keep locals 'in their element'
The stay-local campaign aims to keep local tourism alive. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Rotorua hotel inundated with bookings after level 2 announcement
The calls began as soon as the words "level 2" left the Prime Minister's mouth.
'Yes, town is open': Rotorua businesses revel in level 2
'Almost ecstatic': Rotorua businesses prepare for a flood of customers today.
Heartbroken chef may have to leave family in NZ after losing job
'I have no idea how I'm going to live.'
Forestry and agriculture could ease recession pain
New Zealand is facing the biggest recession since the Great Depression economists warn.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
Revealed: How supermarkets will run in alert level 2
Countdown has revealed the changes coming to its stores.
Call for more legal protection of Māori cultural property rights
A law change is needed to protect cultural appropriation of Māori representation.
NZME says it's still in exclusive period to buy Nine's Stuff for $1; seeks urgent approval
NZME has filed a Commerce Commission application and wants to buy Stuff within three weeks
Business owners' hopes for Covid-19 recovery in 2020 Budget
Local business owners say a blanket approach is no longer necessary.
Don't pick 'wood-first' favourites - Concrete NZ
Favouring one industry could cost jobs in others, the Government has been warned.
'It's entirely expected': Bay job listings drop but some sectors boom in level 3
'Jobs went on hold and job listings came to a standstill.'
Customers urged to be patient as businesses find their feet
After a long six weeks, Rotorua's businesses are eager to open under alert level 2.
Petition calls for free parking in Rotorua CBD
Petition calls for free parking but others say it could have negative impacts.
Vodafone warns contractors as central North Island service restored
Widespread outage not our fault, says telco.
Manuka honey is booming, so why are companies tapping into wage subsidies?
Manuka honey companies have applied and received the Government's wage subsidy.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
Work from home, flexi hours make up new face of businesses
Workplaces could look starkly different after lockdown as flexibility proves beneficial.
Taupō tourism campaign goes local
'Love this place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
$3b tax relief package 'eases the pain, but not a cure'
Package a big help but it's slow and clumsy warns bar owner.