New Zealand (NZ) stories
A shortage of quality CBD rooms is set to ease as Auckland’s last remaining waterfront site is lined up for a 165-room luxury hotel.
The award boost highlights fresh urgency over pedestrian safety at level crossings as rail incidents rise nationwide.
New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.
ServiceNow boosts its New Zealand operations by appointing Hamish Miles as its inaugural local country manager, aiming to enhance Kiwi market growth.
Rising pollution incidents are leaving New Zealand businesses exposed to clean-up bills that can run into millions of dollars.
Women in construction will be able to apply for full funding towards a safety certificate, with applications opening on 1 July.
Kiwi businesses should gain a single nationwide supplier of integrated occupational health services as two providers join forces.
Councils say tourism growth is straining toilets, roads and car parks, with more than 680 projects worth NZD $1.38 billion in train.
Attendance is set to draw more security firms after NZSA joined Facilities Integrate as a partner for its Auckland show in September.
Reduced sitting at work may improve health and productivity, as a New Zealand study finds adjustable desks boost movement without more tiredness.
Restoring the earthquake-hit Main North Line should speed up freight links between Christchurch and Picton as work continues from both ends.
Office tenants in Wellington are facing higher rents and shorter leases after the quake, as vacancies hit a decade low and quality options dwindle.
Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.
The upgrade is set to lift the Wellington tower's seismic rating to 88 per cent and put 7,000 square metres back on the market.
Potential course fees of up to GBP £1,500 loom as WorkSafe consults on training rules for asbestos removal workers.
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Turned from roadside trimmings and wilding trees into a new export product, the oil could boost profits for some forest owners.
A Christchurch timber supplier has been fined GBP £20,000 after a worker lost two fingers to an unguarded saw blade.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Timber is gaining ground in multi-storey buildings, with judges praising projects for lighter weight, fire resistance and speed of construction.
