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Cruise industry holding hopes for return of voyages in 2021
The cruise industry is pinning hopes that a meeting with government next month may help a resumption of some voyages this year.
Trans-Tasman bubble likely to lead to higher tourism costs
Cheap domestic holidays are likely to become a distant memory with the return of international tourists, as the industry scrambles to rehire staff and recover costs.
New Zealand chief executives cautious but positive about global economic outlook
Chief executives remain cautious about the global economic outlook despite New Zealand's better-than-expected response to the pandemic.
Merger and acquisitions market off to strong start in 2021 - report
Australian dealmakers are expected to make the most of the face-to-face advantages an open border with New Zealand would offer, according to a report by legal firm Chapman Tripp.
Digital game development sector growing despite lack of government support
New Zealand's digital game development sector is growing at a rapid pace, despite a lack of government support for creative start-ups with big ideas.
Boost for businesses to embrace digital technology
A free government-backed online digital training and support tool is proving to be an effective weapon in the battle against cybercriminals.
Tech sector poised for economic growth
New Zealand's tech products and services are expected to outperform the rest of the economy over the next few years leading to a slowdown in overall employment growth.
Surge in ransomware cybercrime during pandemic - global report
Cybercriminals have adapted their tactics to take advantage of vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic and extorting more money than ever before.
Demand for NZ tech companies heating up - analyst
The overseas appetite for successful New Zealand's technology firms is set to continue, with the takeover of several companies recently a sign of things to come, according to a market analyst.
Financial adviser law changes come into effect
The Financial Services Amendment Act (FSLAA) was passed into law nearly two years ago but the pandemic delayed the implementation of the new licensing and regulatory regime.
What's driving the commercial property sector?
Real estate company Colliers says industrial property, large standalone retail, regional shopping centres and flagship office buildings are in high demand.
Share brokers emphasise education after 'activist' GameStop incident
Sharebrokers are focussing on educating clients in the aftermath of the GameStop market activity, which saw the price of shares in the US-based bricks and mortar retailer skyrocket at the expense of…
Shake-up of trusts about to come into force
New laws covering the governance of trusts comes into effect at the end of the week and promises to be the biggest shake-up in the sector in decades.
Fourth quarter inflation expected to be low due to Covid-19 disruptions
Ongoing disruptions caused by Covid-19 are expected to be reflected in the fourth quarter inflation data to be released later today.
'Things looking good': Stack of new magazines hit shelves
There has been a stunning turnaround in the outlook for the magazine industry with more than 20 new titles published in the past few months.
New Zealand's Envy apples on track to be a billion-dollar brand
The big, red, premium apples developed and produced by T&G Global had a record season with a 23 percent increase in international sales.
Wealth gap between young and old growing - ANZ report
Intergenerational inequality is growing larger by the day and things will only get worse unless action is taken, an ANZ Bank report says.
Trans-tasman airports unlikely to recover until late 2021 - report
Australian and New Zealand airports face a fragile and volatile recovery until a Covid-19 vaccine restores consumer confidence in air travel.
Call to address lack of fuel efficiency standards
The absence of vehicle fuel efficiency standards and inaction on light vehicles imports have left New Zealand with one of the most fuel-inefficient vehicle fleets in the developed world.
New Zealand's best firms a 'long way behind' in productivity
Even New Zealand's most innovative firms are about half as productive as their counterparts in other small advanced economies, a Productivity Commission report suggests.
Report urges NZ-led reform of trade system
New Zealand needs to help lead reform of the international trade system amid increasing protectionism and supply-chain chaos, according to a new report.
Economic report knocks migration policy over cheap labour
The NZIER report suggests the government maintain current provisions for top-end skilled and entrepreneurial migrants and continue to substantially reduce flows of people with skills that are the same… Audio
Tech sector revenue increases by almost $1b
New Zealand's tech sector has defied the economic downturn unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic with strong revenue, export, labour and investment growth.
NZME plans to sell GrabOne business
NZME is planning to sell its GrabOne business as part of a three-year strategy, which includes the possible rebranding of some of its publications.
Energy expert says rail is a better bet than hydrogen fuel
The government should stop focusing on unproven hydrogen energy technology to tackle climate change, says an expert.