New Zealand (NZ) stories
New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.
A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.
Up to 40 per cent of PLN Group’s revenue now comes from overseas clients as it eyes expansion into Europe and North America.
For buyers, the result signals lower running costs and healthier living, as the house earns New Zealand’s first perfect Homestar version 3 rating.
The accord aims to give subcontractors clearer, more consistent safety requirements across major sites and help reduce injuries nationwide.
After six years in temporary offices, the engineering firm’s return adds 320 staff to a CBD rebuilding momentum in Christchurch.
Broad agreement emerged in Wellington that cleaner waterways will require years of coordinated spending, science and shared responsibility across sectors.
Bookings at Ohtel will continue normally as Village Accommodation Group takes over Wellington’s award-winning boutique hotel over coming months.
Hotworks changes at the rail operator have cut gas-cutting and welding injuries, helping it beat more than 180 entries for an award.
Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.
Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.
Gym membership numbers often rise in winter, and Exercise NZ says keeping active can cut illness, lift mood and support recovery.
Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.
Motu warns uncertain carbon pricing is delaying investment and slowing emissions cuts, and says a redesign could avoid billions in future costs.
Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.
NZTech seeks vibrant voices for its Board as the tech sector's influence on NZ's GDP surges ahead. Nominations are now open ahead of the AGM.
Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.
Despite missing orbit, the launch has put Rocket Lab in a strong position, though experts warn it must prove reliability and win customers.
