December 19th, 2024

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9 months ago

New Zealand introduces reduced road user charges for plug-in hybrid vehicles

The New Zealand Cabinet has sanctioned a lower road user charge (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), as revealed in a...

9 months ago

UN Secretary-General calls for unity against Islamophobia during Ramadan

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on March 15, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the urgent need for global unity to...

9 months ago

NASA gears up for 30th SpaceX resupply mission to the International Space Station

NASA has announced that its 30th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS), carried out in partnership with SpaceX, is scheduled...

9 months ago

Nearly all NZ early childhood centres adopt pay parity, yet challenges loom

In a media release from the Early Childhood Council (ECC), it was revealed that while a significant majority of Education and Care Centres in...

9 months ago

New Zealand's retail spending dips in February 2024

The latest data from Statistics New Zealand indicates a downturn in retail spending for February 2024, revealing a notable decrease in electronic card...

1 year ago

Hospitality sector sees 8.9% job increase, leading filled job numbers in New Zealand

The hospitality sector in New Zealand has witnessed an 8.9% annual increase in filled job numbers, translating to 12,196 jobs for the year ending...

1 year ago

Building consent system calls for public feedback to enhance efficiency and affordability

In an initiative to upgrade its building consent system, New Zealand's government has called upon the public to provide their feedback on potential improvements,...

1 year ago

Qantas and Air New Zealand voice opposition to Auckland Airport's expensive redevelopment plans

In a combined stance against the proposed redevelopment of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL), Qantas and Air New Zealand, the airport's two major clients,...