New Zealand (NZ) stories
More office options are easing pressure on businesses in Auckland and Wellington as new projects lift vacancy from near-record lows.
Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.
National organisations were praised for embedding risk into strategy as NZ Police and NZ Cricket took top honours at RiskNZ’s awards.
Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.
The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.
Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.
Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
Unfunded transport and water projects threaten Auckland’s quality of life as the city faces 45,000 extra residents a year.
Coastal homes in Hawke’s Bay won praise for stretching modest budgets, with two beach designs taking top honours at the awards.
WorkSafe New Zealand has warned forestry firms to tighten controls after two deaths and a serious injury in a week.
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Transport bottlenecks and planning delays are among the pressures driving calls for more infrastructure investment across New Zealand.
Residents and travellers are being urged to stay off the Main North Line, where work trains are operating day and night after earthquake repairs.
Business leaders say transport bottlenecks and planning delays are constraining growth as most back higher public-private infrastructure spending.
Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.
