New Zealand’s current foreign buyer restrictions are holding back an estimated hundreds of millions in immediate capital. Potential buyers are ready to move fast if the Government opens the door to ...

With meth now accounting for over a fifth of drug-related workplace testing results, and nearly 25% in March alone, employers and regulators alike may need to reassess risk exposure and response.

The years ahead will bring lasting change, with smart factories, emerging markets and sustainability steering the course of manufacturing. To stay competitive, manufacturers must shift from reactive ...

“Good financial advice is now more valuable than ever to understand the impact of today’s Budget’s KiwiSaver announcements on people's financial goals and aspirations – whether buying a first home or ...

There is no easy or speedy solution to remove the algal bloom issues plaguing Lake Hood in Canterbury. The Ashburton District Council isn’t about to rush into spending ratepayer money on potential ...

Ashburton District ratepayers will receive an average rate rise of 7.3% on July 1. The 2025/26 Annual Plan was adopted by the Ashburton District Council on Wednesday [MAY 21] with a lower rate ...

Keeping water services in-house is the right option for right now, according to one Ashburton councillor. The council adopted a stand-alone business unit as the delivery model for its Water Services ...

Heightened global uncertainty led by the unfolding tariff trade war simply means a weaker global outlook. Near-term Kiwi ...

Budget 2025 doesn’t address the urgent needs of many of our country’s children and young people facing the greatest disadvantage, says Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. “Budget decisions ...

The General Practice Owners Association says patient fees could rise by 10 percent or more this year just to cover costs after the Budget did nothing to fix a funding and retention crisis in primary ...

Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) welcomes some of the new investment announcements in today’s Budget 2025, but is concerned about rising costs for social service providers. P ...

“We’re thrilled to see Benson Wilson named the recipient of the Ryman Healthcare Dame Malvina Major Foundation Mina Foley ...