"We have to look at the skills these people are bringing," June Ranson told TVNZ 1's Q+A.
Newsroom Pro's Bernard Hickey says many small business owners who operate out of malls are struggling to pay the rent.
As NZ marks a day with no new cases of Covid-19, the Government looks ahead to Level 2 regulations and a potential trans-Tasman bubble.
New Zealand has seen thousands of redundancies since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
He says new infection numbers need to stay low and be traceable to allow a safe move to Level 2.
"This is a crisis that is going to impact everybody," says Kauahi Ngapora of Whale Watch Kaikōura.
Police were called to a location in the city's west early this morning.
"For the next two years we are relying on domestic tourism as an industry," tourism operator Takurua Mutu says.
The league says all players need a flu shot - although Cartwright won't be prevented from playing.
The two men, aged 31 and 39, are set to appear in Christchurch District Court today.
The All Blacks great says he learned to play the pipes as a "party trick".
Shaun Hendy was encouraged but not getting carried away by yesterday's result.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put a stop to the November event.
Rachel Reese said the people in the tourist hot-spot are struggling because "the tap's just been turned off".
William Chomley's business Imagr is changing they way people shop in Japan.
Breakfast's resident GP says he seeing fewer colds and flus coming through his Auckland medical practice.
Sybil Cornell says "you've just got to have a little confidence in yourself."
The monkey was engaged in a form of street entertainment called topeng moyet.
Similar drops have also been seen in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says the sector will be "the last to recover".
Simon Bridges' plan could benefit 160,000 businesses, he says.
The offences took place in 1984 in West Auckland, and in 2001 on the North Shore.
Tune in as the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister speak from Wellington.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield delivered more positive news today.
The results can identify what suburbs need increased Covid-19 testing.
The goose named Lucy has become a bit of a star online.
Despite hitting zero cases again, Ms Ardern said "don’t do anything that snatches our potential victory".
For the second day in a row no new cases have been recorded in New Zealand.
Morrison says Waititi's signature sense of humour may well shine through in the latest movie.
A dozen cars were destroyed in the blaze.
New World Thorndon is recalling its brand of NZ Beef Premium Mince and NZ Beef Prime Mince.
"I knew their presence had become a big part of the country’s everyday life," Amy Potenger said.
The team are in pre-season for the second time in 2020.
Mr Bridges continues to press the Government to go to Alert Level 2 immediately.
David Benson-Pope cleaned his study with a duster and while wearing shorts down below and a blazer on top.
The meeting involving the Prime Ministers of both nations happened earlier today.
Ms Blackmoore was 21-years-old when she died after being viciously assaulted at her home in Wainoni, Christchurch on 17 August 1995.
Thankfully, no chickens were inside when the tornado struck.
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said the “heroes” deserve to “earn enough to live on”.
Six people were detected on Browns Island pursuing various activities.
The company, which operates the popular Queenstown gondolas, has cut 600 jobs across its operations.
"It's something that New Zealanders and New Zealand businesses will benefit from significantly," he said.
Devonport Road, the equivalent of Auckland's Queen Street, has nearly 20 shops for lease along it.
Sales are down as Kiwis change their shopping habits.
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says women make better leaders due to having smaller egos.
Find out why she was so impressed with the good looking group.
Bomber's best friend, Brad Saville, is desperate to get him home.
A principal of a Māori medium school says it's disappointing given the pandemic has been highlighting inequity.
Spoiler alert, it didn't end well!
The pipeline feeds 40 per cent of the country’s natural gas from the Pohokura Platform.
The current Waikato Chiefs captain succeeds Kieran Read.
