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Auckland Council has opened public feedback on a draft plan to allow more housing around town centres and public-transport corridors,...

Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer business to France’s Lactalis Group for US$2.2 billion, marking one of the most...

New Zealand has unveiled a NZ$2.7 billion plan to refresh its defence air fleet, including five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters...

In a move designed to address long-standing skill shortages, Immigration New Zealand has expanded its Green List, adding ten high-demand...

Effective yesterday, August 18, 2025, a significant update to New Zealand's immigration policy has come into effect with the rise...

Wellington, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – A contentious debate is raging across New Zealand regarding a government proposal...

Queenstown, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – Ski enthusiasts across New Zealand's South Island are celebrating an unexpected and...

Auckland, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – The iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is set to undergo a significant seismic...

The government has been busy on the policy front, with several new announcements aimed at tackling a range of issues...

A disturbing new report into Canterbury's Mental Health Services has unveiled "significant" problems, painting a bleak picture of a system...

Westpac's latest Economic Overview provides a mixed but largely optimistic picture of New Zealand's financial health. The report suggests that...

A new political poll suggests New Zealand is heading for a nail-biting election, with the possibility of a hung Parliament...

New Seasonal Visa Options Announced to Tackle Workforce Demands Auckland, NZ – In a move aimed at bolstering crucial sectors...

WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Parliament's controversial Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 has been officially enacted, a move that repeals...

AUCKLAND - Shares in New Zealand technology company Eroad have experienced a significant surge on the New Zealand Stock Exchange...

CHRISTCHURCH - A new government bill aimed at reforming New Zealand’s Conservation Act is today igniting a firestorm of protest...

AUCKLAND — A convoluted and extraordinary case of identity theft has concluded with a record-setting prison sentence in New Zealand....

WELLINGTON — A wave of anxiety is rippling through Wellington's creative and tech communities following the announcement by Wētā FX...

WELLINGTON — In a move set to reshape the funding landscape for New Zealand's natural treasures, the government has announced...

WELLINGTON, NZ – New Zealand's MetService has issued a severe weather warning for much of the Tasman and West Coast...

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