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Superyacht denied entry to NZ heads to Australia
The largest superyacht destined for New Zealand in time for tomorrow's America's Cup has confirmed it has been denied entry because Immigration considers its crew too big a bubble.
Calls for govt to let superyacht owners quarantine onboard vessels
The marine sector is warning it is at crisis point, with few superyachts booked to arrive for refits because their super-rich owners do not see the point if they cannot travel to New Zealand too.
'Clock ticking': Businesses brace for more pain
Auckland business owners are waiting nervously to find out how long the city will remain in lockdown.
'We're limping through': Auckland hotels end 'peak' season on a low
Auckland hotel operators' summer average bookings were half that of last year, with little boost from the America's Cup to the region's high-end accommodation providers.
Superyachts packing out marinas ahead of America's Cup
Superyacht berths at two Auckland marinas are almost fully booked for the America's Cup.
America's Cup backers struggling to enter the country
At least five wealthy backers of the challenger teams to the America's Cup are struggling to enter the country in time to watch their yachts race.
Cafe 'staffed up' as excitement builds on eve of America's Cup start
Fleets of spectator boats are expected on the water to watch the America's Cup races from tomorrow, and boaties are being asked to obey the rules.
Hundreds gather for America's Cup World Series regatta opening
After a long and at times uncertain lead up, the America's Cup World Series regatta starts this week with four teams competing for their chance to race for sailing's most coveted trophy. Video
Lockdown poetry springs up around Auckland CBD
While economists and city leaders debate Auckland's economic recovery, poets have quietly stamped their prophesies on the city.
Construction sector urges offshore skills to tackle infrastructure plan
Billions of dollars will be spent on infrastructure projects to help rebuild the nation's economy but the construction sector is in dire need of skilled workers to make these happen.
First refugees in NZ since border closed complete managed isolation
Sixteen asylum seekers have completed managed isolation, but as many as 1000 more refugees approved to come to NZ are stuck overseas, waiting for the border to open.
Pop group Broods among those barred from NZ over isolation vouchers
Acclaimed pop music duo Broods may have to cancel their summer shows in New Zealand after their singer missed out on a voucher to stay at a managed isolation hotel.
Investors snapping up homes, first home buyers struggling in 'hyped up market'
Despite thousands of home owners needing mortgage holidays and warnings that the housing market is overcooked, people are still rushing to borrow huge sums.
Covid fashion report ranks 11 New Zealand brands
Tearfund's annual ethical fashion report shows how transparent or murky large local fashion houses are about supply chains during a pandemic.
High hopes homebound teachers will fill vacancies
New data detailing the occupations of returning New Zealanders shows exactly who is leading the country's brain gain - and it's not chief executives. Audio
Aucklanders lost 200 jobs a day during August lockdown
Auckland lost 200 jobs a day during the city's second lockdown in August, and job seekers are swelling job application piles.
Boost for local shops as Aucklanders work from home
Auckland's suburban shopping strips appear to be getting a welcome boost from locals working from home.
Covid-19: Auckland job losses not as severe as predicted
New figures show Auckland's job losses have been far fewer than predicted, despite the city going into lockdown last month.
Another private quarantine plan to be proposed
Work is going on behind the scenes to progress plans for privately run pay-as-you go managed isolation hotels, with Auckland's economic development agency taking the lead.
Gym-goer with Covid-19 works at quarantine facility
The person who attended three gym classes in Auckland before testing positive for Covid-19 is a healthcare worker at the country's only quarantine hotel.
Church elder tested for first time - 'It's all about the community'
A church elder at the centre of Auckland's sub-cluster says he got tested for Covid-19 for the first time today after receiving a call from one of the pastors.
Commercial tenants negotiate lower prices as effects of lockdown linger
'For Lease' signs are popping up in empty shop fronts and office blocks in Auckland as the effects of the second lockdown grip the city.
Cancellations 'devastating' for $5 billion conference sector
Industry leaders are calling on the government to pump up its support for the conference sector as it enters into survival mode.
Auckland's second lockdown 'nail in the coffin' for some businesses
Auckland businesses that struggled to attract customers while the City Rail Link was constructed nearby are now hoping customers will return when the city shifts to alert level 2 on Monday.
Orchestras and ballet company fail to secure visas for top overseas talent
New Zealand's top orchestras and ballet company have been left floundering for talent after failing to secure visas for dancers and players from overseas.