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Putting Northland on global map for students
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More than 1000 companies boycotted Facebook. Did it work?
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Silence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worried
The rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.
Why NZ's love affair with family trusts could be coming to an end
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Small businesses react: National's $30,000 KiwiSaver startup scheme
Judith Collins announces campaign to help Covid-affected Kiwis start businesses.
Bunnings opens $37m whopper store: biggest in NZ
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Cut off: Kiwi businesses want a better border plan
Global New Zealand business needs travel; the cost of its loss is not yet counted.
Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.
Space cadets: Rocket Lab launches apprenticeship programme
Founder wants to help train New Zealand's "lost generation".
Chief of A$50b investor tells where smart money is going
Global chase on now for one specific type of property.
Culinary challenge to celebrate Northland's unique flavours
A new event builds on the paddock-to-plate ethos that has thrived here for many years.
What border restrictions mean for NZ economy
IbisWorld report says NZ's GDP is expected to decline by 3.9 per cent.
iPhone screen inspires look of new 99-room hotel
Multimillionaire forges links between Northland and new Auckland CBD hotel.
NZ gender pay gap estimated at 18pc - consultants
Remuneration consultants StrategicPay has estimated NZ's gender pay gap at 17.7 per cent.
NZ banks expected to weather Covid-19 storm but risks remain
But risks remain from the pandemic lasting longer and delays in a vaccine.
Peters: Tiwai smelter must be saved
Comment: Why are we importing junk aluminium while making some of the best in the world?
Tricks of the trade: How a small town clothes shop survived 40 years
Retail veteran Larry Sullivan explains how to thrive in the regions.
Marsden Point restructure could cost hundreds of jobs
Structural review could lead to refinery converted into import terminal, costing jobs.
Watch: Inside NZ's most expensive new hotel
Architectural features are distinctively Kiwiana, some reflecting local landmarks.
Helicopter money: Should NZ follow Britain?
'Free money' to stimulate economy could help in challenging months ahead, analysts say.
House prices jump, defying gloomy forecasts
Highest number of properties sold in June in four years
Bay of Islands real estate agent loses case against ex-colleague
Allegations were said to be "lies" and "latest in campaign of harassment".
Economic Scorecard: The regions that rode into Covid crisis strongest
Economists look ahead at how regions could survive the Covid-19 crisis.
Peter Lyons: Money, banking and the post-Covid economy
Comment: The dark art of private banks magically creating money is little understood.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.
Power company shares trade sharply lower on smelter closure plan
New Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.
How farming must juggle uncertainty and opportunity
Covid, drought and uncertainty have tested many of us in ways we could not have foreseen.
Dairy prices make biggest leap since 2016
Dairy prices have rallied sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.
St James Theatre's owner wants $300m from Government
The theatre, which shut three years ago, has been put forward as a shovel-ready project.