New Zealand (NZ) stories
Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.
Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.
Gym membership numbers often rise in winter, and Exercise NZ says keeping active can cut illness, lift mood and support recovery.
Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.
Motu warns uncertain carbon pricing is delaying investment and slowing emissions cuts, and says a redesign could avoid billions in future costs.
Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.
NZTech seeks vibrant voices for its Board as the tech sector's influence on NZ's GDP surges ahead. Nominations are now open ahead of the AGM.
Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.
Despite missing orbit, the launch has put Rocket Lab in a strong position, though experts warn it must prove reliability and win customers.
Office workers in Wellington will soon see more digital ads as VMO expands its network to 80 screens across 50 New Zealand buildings.
Workers handling asbestos will need new training units from 4 April 2018, as New Zealand tightens rules to cut exposure risks.
Updated guidance now covers energy efficiency, photovoltaics and greywater reuse for New Zealand’s building trade.
The new filler could cut excavation time and traffic disruption on emergency repairs, while still meeting heavy-load engineering demands.
New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate herds and control rodents now, as winter conditions raise the risk of leptospirosis spreading to people.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.
Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.
Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.
