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Government studying build to rent sector: Woods

'Lack of rental supply to meet growing demand is a key problem for the housing sector.'

Back on the tools: dawn karakia marks CRL resumption

Around 750 workers will be back on the tools today.

Liam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic reality

GDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.

'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt funding

There are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.

Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses

30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.

Gavin Oliver: Tourism needs Govt support to bounce back from Covid

OPINION: Gavin Oliver says the Tourism Minister needs to get behind struggling operators.

Inflation, supply constraints could be worse post-lockdown - NZIER

While demand will rebound, measures to contain Covid will keep supply tight, says NZIER.

No rent rise freezes, mortgage deferrals 'at this stage'

No sign yet of the mortgage holidays and rent freezes of 2020's lockdown.

School builds get $16.5 million top-up

Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.

Pharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?

Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.

Pharmac releases priority funding lists for first time

The release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.

Bubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage help

Ari NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens

Auckland Unlimited blames Covid for significant America's Cup deficits

Auckland Unlimited says the high cost of the America's Cup won't stop it hosting events.

Polytech backlog: Some apprentices waiting nine months to do block courses

Trades lobby to have apprenticeship employer incentives extended.

National says school lunches 'poorly targeted'

"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."

Nurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offer

Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.