OECD stories
The OECD's Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.
Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.
Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.
Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.
Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.
Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
New Zealand's education sector is performing well compared to other developed countries, according to the OECD's Education at a Glance report.
New Zealand is among countries across the world committing to work together to do more to seize the potential of the digital economy.
NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.
Income redistribution schemes such as Working for Families, which pay back money people have often already paid as tax, are a barrier to the econom.
There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.
Software is one of the fastest growing segments in ICT, so how does New Zealand's software economy measure up?.
The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.
New Zealand principals support OECD's innovative solutions for education, including early childhood programs and teacher morale.
New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.
NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
