New Zealand (NZ) stories
Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.
A 17-storey return of Crowne Plaza adds 204 rooms and fresh conference space as visitor numbers in Christchurch are set to rise.
People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.
Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.
Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.
Construction firms and individuals can now seek national recognition, with free entries open until September 1 and winners due in Auckland.
Commuters faced delays almost as soon as Auckland’s NZD $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel opened, as curious motorists swamped the route.
Home owners and developers will get free expert advice on permits, costs and planning as Jalcon opens a new Design and Build Hub.
New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.
Training aims to equip communities with psychological first aid skills to calm survivors, reduce distress and speed recovery after disasters.
New Zealand's new drone test range in the Hokianga region plans to trial the delivery of medical supplies in November.
Seven deaths since May have prompted WorkSafe to warn businesses that forklift risks are still being poorly managed across workplaces.
More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.
A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.
An international study says weak data and regulator capture are leaving most New Zealand fish stocks poorly protected and the public badly served.
Free and anonymous, the Brake Professional survey will benchmark fleets on managing mobile phone distraction and help cut at-work crashes.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.
Embark on a digital odyssey with New Zealand's top indie games–from village defense to steampunk quests, get ready to be hooked!.
