New Zealand

They're here! Well, a couple of them. Two new gleaming locomotives that will take our freight to markets and ports around the country have arrived. The two loco's are the first of an order of several that will replace the ageing DX class trains that have

Continuing to support the Dunedin Hospital rebuild and then lobbying for regional facilities still made sense to Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark. Invercargill, Queenstown and Dunstan hospitals all needed expansion, in the south they were 40 to 60 beds short, there were only 17 to accommodate Queenstown and a further 24

In a rousing speech delivered at New Zealand First's 31st Annual Convention, Winston Peters urged supporters to unite under a common mission to "take back" the country, railing against what he described as the "woke, separatist" policies of previous governments. Speaking to a packed

* Government aims to streamline building regulations and boost construction efficiency across New Zealand. * Reforms target reducing red tape and improving housing affordability through structural changes. * New initiatives address the building consent system, overseas products, and accountability for builders. The Government is implementing significant reforms to the building and construction sector

* New Zealand’s first AI-created TV commercial aims to support local wool and media sectors. * Bremworth’s $2 million campaign uses AI to produce innovative content at a reduced cost. * AI technology enabled faster production, boosting exposure by 1.7 million additional views. Bremworth has launched New Zealand’s first

The New Zealand Government is set to reform the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced that these changes would streamline processes while ensuring regulations remain effective for businesses, law

* Three out of four Southland projects accepted for fast-tracking are aquaculture developments. * The projects include hatcheries, marine farming, and a climate-resilient salmon farming facility. * The fourth project will provide Invercargill residents and businesses with a reliable secondary water supply. Three out of the four Southland projects recently accepted under the

* New Zealand’s banks will launch the Confirmation of Payee service by November 2024. * This service helps customers ensure the payee’s name matches the account number before payments. * Full implementation across digital banking platforms is expected by Easter 2025. New Zealand’s retail banks are set to introduce the