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Budget 2020: Unemployment seen peaking at 9.8% in September

The economy faces a relatively short and very sharp recession over coming year.

'It is going to look pretty different': Businesses open doors at level 2

Retail stores, malls, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and public spaces can open in level 2.

Biggest recession since Great Depression: Why Western Bay will weather the storm

New Zealand is facing the biggest recession since the Great Depression economists say.

Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'

Why some bars will open this week and some won't.

'We have something to celebrate here': Businesses unite to launch Buy Local campaign

'Buy Local. Buy Tauranga' showcases individual business owners across the city.

Revealed: How supermarkets will run in alert level 2

Countdown has revealed the changes coming to its stores.

Businesses eager to get trading in level 2

But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.

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

Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief

Massive business support is being sought from government.

'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.

$3b tax package great, but more needed, say business leaders

Package gives business $3 billion in tax relief.

'This is all new to me': Tauranga retailers reinvent themselves online

Retail NZ says retailers should be able to open their doors if it can be done safely

GO LOCAL! 'Completely new world': Tauranga businesses trial survival tactics in level 3

Tauranga hospitality businesses need local support now more than ever.

GO LOCAL! A 'completely different' world for Rotorua hospitality businesses

Local businesses say they need local support now more than ever.

GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign

Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.

Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart

Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.

Local Focus: Shrink-wrap solution gives builders head start at level 3

Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.