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$13 trillion bailout: Global economy in dangerous territory

Global debt is set to near 100 per cent of worldwide GDP.

Robertson promises more support for business, but loath to become a lender

Robertson talks loans, grants and guarantees to business leader via Zoom.

'A positive step' - Businesses welcome tax relief, say more needed

New tax rules will be a relief for many small businesses facing a cash-flow crunch.

IMF warning: World faces biggest crisis since Great Depression

Virus to wipe out GDP equivalent to entire year's output of Germany and Japan combined.

Oliver Hartwich: A question of war and peace

The world is at war. The enemy, a tiny virus with the effect of a large military force.

Liam Dann: More Government support is coming - much more

Economic scenarios presented by Treasury suggest government support will double - at least

Double digit unemployment could see 275,000 Kiwis out of work

Finance Minister says unemployment headed to double digits, but real picture may be worse.

Phil O'Reilly: Putting small business at the front of NZ's recovery

We have an opportunity right now to make sure that as many businesses as possible survive.

Pilots 'helping to stock supermarket shelves' with unemployment figures set to be released

Stocking shelves at supermarkets has become a desirable job.

What does a move down to level 3 look like for employers?

Government will thrash out guidance on lower Covid-19 alert level over Easter.

Police case: MBIE staff become online targets of some stressed business owners

Frustrated businesses get personal with their frustration, one instance referred to cops.

The free financial support you can access if you've lost your job

COMMENT: Even in a bad situation there's still more than one option for improving it.

Virus shuts English language school

Napier language school shuts, but no widespread closures in NZ yet.

How NZ's wage subsidy scheme compares with other nations

Report by think tank questions whether wage subsidy scheme is fit for purpose.

The urgent help needed for small businesses - ASB chief economist

Keeping small business afloat will be key to supporting economy, says ASB's Nick Tuffley.

Dealing with job loss? Top tips from experts to cushion the fall

There are practical steps you can take to soften the blow of redundancy to Covid-19.

Roger Partridge: Pathway out of alert level 4 is critical

Lessons from other countries suggest the calculus need not be so gloomy.

Matthew Hooton: Lockdown is working. Here's what needs to happen now.

Expect a tougher line from the Prime Minister and law enforcement until April 22.