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Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.
The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.
Nearly 10,000km more waterways will need upgrading as New Zealand seeks to lift swimmable rivers and lakes to 90 per cent by 2040.
The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.
The top 10 most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand have been revealed, showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and photography skills.
New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.
Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.
The only cloud on Air New Zealand's horizon in coming months will be yield pressure as it faces more competition from foreign-owned airlines due to lo.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators, has lifted annual profit 11 percent and its dividend after.
NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.
In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that's creating and innovating with technology.
New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL's deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Although this month's fail may not qualify as a celebrity fail per say, we think it fits into this category and definitely merits some attention.
