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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Businesses want a more open border -- as long as Kiwis aren't at risk

    Businesses want a more open border -- as long as Kiwis aren't at risk


    Labour and National's money men traded blows at the Mood of the Boardroom live debate this morning -- responding to business leaders' opinions and concerns.

    A transtasman bubble with Australia could still be months away.

    Business NZ Chief Executive, Kirk Hope, says we need to combine to work out a plan.

    He says we need a more sophisticated system the involves the public sector and Government producing guidelines -- and holding the private sector to account over the rules.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day 7:46

    Soccer:
    Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano's lamenting some "inexcusable" defending after falling to a 3-2 loss at home to Melbourne Victory in football's men's A-League 7:36

    Entertainment:
    Nikki Bella wasn't invited to John Cena's WWE retirement match 7:31

    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony live updates: Milano Cortina Games set for historic multiple-site start 7:26

    Basketball:
    Another blow to the Breakers playoff hopes in basketball's NBL 7:26

    Rugby:
    A nervous wait for the Highlanders after Fabian Holland suffered a shoulder injury in their 41-31 preseason win over Moana Pasifika in Queenstown 7:06

    Skiing:
    Daisy Thomas, competing without an ACL, suffers heavy crash at Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 7:06

    Entertainment:
    Savannah Guthrie has pulled out of covering the Winter Olympics in Italy so she can "focus on being with her family" 7:01

    Cricket:
    To cricket's under-19 men's World Cup... 6:56

    Accident and Emergency:
    The death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Thames yesterday is being referred to the coroner 6:36


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