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'Small price to pay': Mackenzie joins rural health network
Emergency services

'Small price to pay': Mackenzie joins rural health network

Membership could give the Mackenzie District a stronger voice on rural health, as councillors backed $1200 to join a national network.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Today
Infrastructure scorecard finds broad party agreement
Financing

Infrastructure scorecard finds broad party agreement

The group says cross-party backing could give next Parliament the stability to plan and fund major projects with less policy churn.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Selwyn's gamble pays off as NZTA commits to fund roundabout
Road Safety

Selwyn's gamble pays off as NZTA commits to fund roundabout

The council will borrow less for the safety upgrade after NZTA agreed to meet 51% of the $4.7 million construction bill.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • Last week
Women flown out of region to give birth due to hiring challenges, not funding, MP says
New Zealand Labour Party

Women flown out of region to give birth due to hiring challenges, not funding, MP says

Expectant mothers were flown or driven to Nelson for safety after temporary staffing gaps at Wairau Hospital exposed Marlborough's obstetrics shortage.

By Kira Carrington • 6 min read • Last month
Whangamatā pool, surf life saving club thrown $220k lifeline
Funding

Whangamatā pool, surf life saving club thrown $220k lifeline

Council approval now decides whether the community pool can keep running until June 2027 after a $220,000 board grant package was recommended.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last month
Infrastructure New Zealand survey flags staff losses
Local Government

Infrastructure New Zealand survey flags staff losses

Worker shortages and weaker finances are threatening New Zealand's ability to deliver future infrastructure projects, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali
Gaming

Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali

The Bali forum is meant to help Indonesian studios win funding, publishers and overseas distribution as the sector pushes beyond its domestic market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Serve First expands into US with new Managing Director
Customer Experience

Serve First expands into US with new Managing Director

A £9.5 million funding boost has underpinned the Georgia office, as the UK customer experience technology group targets more US multi-site operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Hiscox quiz taps UK thirst for business jargon meanings
Software-as-a-Service

Hiscox quiz taps UK thirst for business jargon meanings

Unfamiliar workplace jargon is putting off would-be founders, with 65% of UK respondents saying they do not feel confident starting a business.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Mahlab roundtable to tackle reputation & growth
Manufacturing

Mahlab roundtable to tackle reputation & growth

With skills shortages deepening, the session will explore how trust can help firms win funding, attract talent and secure work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms
Software-as-a-Service

Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms

Many Britons still need to look up basic business shorthand, with 65% lacking confidence to start a company and KPI topping searches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Qashier launches AI general manager for merchants in Asia
Data Analytics

Qashier launches AI general manager for merchants in Asia

The move adds automation to a crowded Southeast Asian merchant software market, as Qashier says it now serves more than 25,000 businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Archa appoints Paul Askew as non-executive director
Fintech

Archa appoints Paul Askew as non-executive director

The fintech's governance is being strengthened as it scales, with annual recurring revenue up 184% and more than 2,500 firms on its platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
SQE secures £25 million loan to expand UK business
Renewable energy

SQE secures £25 million loan to expand UK business

The funding will help the electricity supplier grow among Britain's largest commercial users as demand for flexible power contracts rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech
Space

IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech

The partnership aims to surface DeepTech hurdles outside India's main hubs, where founders still struggle for capital, customers and policy support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern
Manufacturing

Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern

The hires come as the incubator warns a mooted tax offset age limit could shut out pre-revenue deep tech firms still facing heavy R&D costs.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Blue Earth backs ten winners with GBP £1m investment
Robotics

Blue Earth backs ten winners with GBP £1m investment

Ten climate and impact start-ups will share at least GBP £1 million, giving each a boost as they seek further backing to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month