The government’s latest announcement on relieving cost pressures on the road are being welcomed, with particular applause for the fact they will not come at the cost of investment in infrastructure.

The slowing in the housing market is becoming more pronounced, as a growing supply of houses, unaffordability, and resistance to high prices takes effect.

The country’s third biggest fuel retailer, Gull Petroleum, is to get a new owner.

Ongoing Covid-19-related restrictions are taking a toll on sole traders’ economic outlook, but they are much more positive about their business.

GDP figures for the three months ended December are set to be released on Thursday, with some banks predicting a quarterly growth of about 3.5 percent as activity recovered.

The Waitomo fuel company says comments it made on Friday about an imminent price rise were about being transparent with customers – and not a marketing stunt.

The Tourism Minister has acknowledged businesses are concerned about staffing ahead of the border reopening, but says support will be there.