Bridge Reopens After Earthquakes Shake Lower South Island
A bridge near Queenstown has reopened after engineers inspected the structure following a series of…
Savers Face a Wait as Higher OCR May Not Lift Fixed Rates Much
New Zealand savers may not see a major improvement in fixed-term deposit rates despite the…
AI Could Make Home Loan Fraud Easier, Regulator Warns
New technology could create new challenges for lenders as fraudsters find easier ways to manipulate…
Snow, Hail and Strong Winds Set to Sweep Across New Zealand
A wintry weather system is expected to bring a mix of snow, hail, rain, and…
Earth’s Oceans Reach a Record High Temperature, Raising Climate Concerns
The world’s oceans have reached their highest average temperature since modern records began, giving scientists…
Taranaki Supermarket Reverses School Uniform Ban After Community Concern
A supermarket in Taranaki has reversed a decision that temporarily restricted students wearing school uniforms…
Company Collapse Leaves Workers Unpaid as Director Ordered to Pay More Than $456,000
The liquidation of a New Zealand company has left workers facing significant financial losses, with…
Tourist Boat Strikes Rock Near Akaroa Harbour With 41 Aboard
A tourist boat carrying 41 people struck a submerged rock near the entrance to Akaroa…
Strong Winds and Rain Set to Disrupt Parts of New Zealand
A wet and windy weekend is on the way for parts of the South Island…
Spark Faces Fresh Workforce Cuts as Results Put Focus on Efficiency
Spark New Zealand has reported its latest financial performance amid another period of major change…
Heavy Ice Closes SH2 as Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Travel
A severe winter blast has created hazardous driving conditions in parts of New Zealand, with…
Asian Supermarkets Could Give Kiwi Shoppers More Choice
New supermarket operators are creating fresh interest in New Zealand’s grocery sector, with Asian supermarkets…
