After legislation was passed in October 2024 preventing the notification of the draft Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP), the Otago Regional Council has been proactively working with the Government ...

The aerial ropeway used to take coal from Stockton coal mine has remained stationary since Rach Andrews and Tāmati Taptiklis ...

Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimising impacts on local ...

New Zealanders are being urged not to abandon their dreams of home ownership, despite a survey* revealing 72 per cent of non-homeowners believe buying a property is beyond their reach.

Among the highlights of the survey are that nine services gained 85 per cent or higher support. Both Puke Ariki Library and ...

High electricity costs and the insecurity of future gas availability are key drivers for the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association of NZ (WPMA) to provide support for the “Protecting industry, ...

A Growing Retail Presence for Pet Parents Nationwide These two new store openings are just the beginning of Petdirect’s retail expansion. We’re excited to announce plans for two more exciting store ...

At the Gas Users Forum, that gloomy future was predicated on the previous government’s decision to ban oil and gas exploration and the opposition’s ongoing rhetoric about reinstating the ban when ...

New Zealand has long been regarded as a global leader in public health policy and innovation. With a robust public healthcare system, a strong tradition of government-led health initiatives, and a ...

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. Eastern Hutt Road is blocked in both directions after a large slip between Stokes Valley Road and Reynolds Bach Drive ...

“Almost half of the surveyed businesses (31 of 66) have reduced operations, increased prices, or cut staff due to rising gas costs or unreliable supply. The average level of concern regarding future ...

Westpac has just released its August 2025 Economic Overview which discusses the outlook for the New Zealand economy and what it means for consumers and businesses.