From today, people getting Jobseeker Support will need to reapply every 26 weeks (six months), instead of just once a year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “This ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says suggestions of privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards. The proposals were contained in a cabinet ...

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced increased penalties for theft, including a new infringement regime for low value shoplifting, tougher consequences for threatening or intimidating ...

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – today published its Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) for 2025/26. The SPE sets out how the FMA will measure and report on ...

A large slip on Northbank Road has closed a section of the road affecting access for residents. The rock fall came down ...

The Taupō District is set to attract new hotel investment with the launch of its Hotel Investment Prospectus, a strategic initiative designed to showcase the region’s development potential, highlight ...

Port Marlborough Chief Executive Rhys Welbourn says this agreement is a critical step forward, enabling momentum to build following the Governments earlier decision to proceed with the procurement of ...

Being optimistic is one thing. Were optimistic about the outlook. Because interest rates are falling and feeding through to households and businesses. A net 27% of firms expect brighter days ahead, up ...

New World is preparing to launch a trial of a new returnable container system in two of its stores, supporting Foodstuffs’ wider Here for NZ commitments to reducing single-use packaging and sending ...

CityLink Whangārei is to resume services to Matai St that were suspended in March after a series of rock throwing incidents that damaged buses and put drivers and passengers at risk. The 16-bus ...

Customs Manager New Zealand Traveller Declaration, Holly Stringer, says more than five million travellers have submitted a digital declaration since the option became available, and nows a chance for ...

“Whether you’re a tradie, a parent, or a courier – time is money. From today, speed limits across the country will revert to previous levels, and on some roads built to handle it, limits will increase ...