Thousands of NZ seniors to benefit from expanded digital training Initiative

The government is set to expand its digital training programme for seniors, announced Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen on Monday.

The move...

Inflation bites: food prices surge 12.1% year-on-year

New Zealand food prices experienced a 12.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase in March 2023 compared to March 2022, according to the latest data...

New Zealand bolsters climate change resilience in Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today that Aotearoa New Zealand will provide NZ$15 million of climate finance to the Solomon Islands, aiming to...

Primary school teachers to vote on improved collective employment agreement offer

Following the largest education strike in New Zealand's history in March, primary school teachers are set to vote on an improved collective employment agreement...

Growth of Te Reo Māori education: enrollments reflect deepening connection to Māori culture

Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, has seen a significant increase in interest and participation in recent years. This data story...

Heartwarming homecoming: critically endangered Kapitia skinks return to West Coast

In a triumphant tale of survival and cooperation, 21 critically endangered Kapitia skinks have been successfully relocated from Auckland Zoo to their native habitat...

Waikato solar farms set to slash carbon emissions and create hundreds of jobs

In the heart of the picturesque Waikato region, a transformative and eco-friendly change is on the horizon. Two ambitious solar farm projects are set...

Unravelling the housing market dilemma: insights from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's discussion paper

A Discussion Paper published by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday examined the two types of unsustainability that influence housing market. The...