There has been a falloff in trade since Cyclone Gabrielle, although the port escaped largely unscathed.

Auckland Airport has unveiled a $3.9 billion redevelopment project, which will see it combine its domestic and international terminals prompting warnings that it will force up airfares.

It has cut its forecast after-tax profit to $15-$25 million.

New research shows the country needs to cut resource consent processing times in half to meet its emissions target.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson is confident the economy will see growth by the end of the year.

Rebounding international tourism is buoying optimism in the hotel property sector, as prices remain steady.

The economy could already be in a technical recession, but the effects are yet to kick in for many.

A worse-than-expected economic growth result for the final quarter of last year has elicited reassurances from Labour – but dire predictions from National.

The government is spending $2.75 million to set up an emergency shipping route for Hawke’s Bay and Tai Rāwhiti, including chartering a vessel for three months.

Shareholders of mobile donations company Pushpay have been presented with an improved takeover bid following the rejection of the previous offer.