New Zealand develops three-tier property categorisation following severe weather events

Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson has announced three categorisations of property in areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and January floods.

Robertson said,...

$56 million allocated to support waterway restoration and protection across Aotearoa

The government has committed more than $56 million over three years to address capability and capacity gaps in restoration and protection efforts for the...

Over 5,000 workers support Fair Pay Agreement for NZ early childhood sector

A Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) process for the early childhood sector has been launched after receiving support from over 5,000 workers. The agreement aims...

Air New Zealand and Air China increase flight capacity to boost tourism

Air New Zealand is set to increase flight capacity between New Zealand and China, with the resumption of daily Auckland-Shanghai flights from 3 May...

Regional councils must enforce water conservation orders, urges Fish & Game New Zealand

Fish & Game New Zealand has called on regional councils to enforce Water Conservation Orders (WCOs) to protect the nation's rivers and lakes....

National Party unveils plan to tackle nurse and midwife shortages in New Zealand

The National Party of New Zealand, under the leadership of Christopher Luxon, has put forth a comprehensive plan to address the severe shortage of...

Starlink brings improved connectivity to New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica

New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica has received a major connectivity upgrade with the installation of Starlink, allowing scientists at the remote research...

New Zealand's R&D expenditure surpasses $5 billion in 2022

New Zealand's total research and development (R&D) expenditure reached over $5 billion in 2022, marking an 11% increase ($534 million) compared to 2020 and...