Business
Google Maps Te Reo Voice Gives New Zealand Place Names An AI Upgrade
Google Maps is rolling out a New Zealand voice designed to pronounce te reo Maori place names correctly.
By Newsroom NZ Business Desk · Sat, 4 July 2026
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Sport
Liam Lawson Says British Grand Prix Sprint Gives Racing Bulls A Silverstone Opening
Sat, 4 July 2026
Weather
MetService Warns School Holiday Travel Starts Wet And Windy Across New Zealand
Sat, 4 July 2026
Property
Realestate.co.nz Says Canterbury Asking Prices Hit Record As June Listings Rise
Sat, 4 July 2026
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Lifestyle
PlayStation Disc Phase-Out Pushes New Zealand Gamers Toward Digital-Only Libraries
Sony says PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, pushing New Zealand gamers further into digital-only ownership.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Travel
Consumer NZ Flight Portal Gives Travellers New Tool For Airline Disruption Claims
Consumer NZ says many travellers do not know their rights when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted, and has launched a new flight complaints portal.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Food & Drink
Jack Walters Turns Pungent Pukeko Gin Into New Zealand World Gin Awards Winner
Pungent Pukeko founder Jack Walters says local botanicals and an unusual dairy-based spirit sit behind the gin brand's World Gin Awards gold.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Events
Matariki Taimoana Brings Vector Lights And Waterfront Programme To Auckland
Matariki Taimoana runs at Silo Park from 4 July, with Vector Lights, music, storytelling and family activities on the Auckland waterfront.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Emergency Housing Targets Need To Measure People Housed, Not Motels Emptied
MSD chief executive Debbie Power says staff performance measures reflect the Government's emergency housing reduction target. That target must measure people housed, not motels emptied.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Business
Edition Female Founder Grant Gives New Zealand Tech Founders July 10 Deadline
Edition's Female Founder Grant is open to women building high-growth technology ventures in New Zealand or Australia, with applications closing 10 July.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Sport
Tim Payne Paraguay Move Keeps All Whites Defender In Spotlight After World Cup Exit
All Whites defender Tim Payne has reflected on New Zealand's World Cup campaign before joining Olimpia in Paraguay.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Weather
NZTA And Police Warn South Island Drivers After Black Ice Closes Roads
NZTA and police have urged South Island drivers to slow down after freezing conditions and black ice closed roads and contributed to multiple crashes.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Property
Queenstown $35m Estate Tests New Zealand's Trophy Property Market
A luxury Queenstown estate is expected to sell for about $35 million as it goes to the New Zealand and Australian markets.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Lifestyle
Madonna, World Cup And NPC Give TVNZ Viewers A Busy July Lineup
TVNZ's July schedule mixes a Madonna interview with Graham Norton, World Cup knockout football, UFC, NPC rugby and a slate of drama and documentary releases.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Travel
Tourism New Zealand Targets $253m Conference Pipeline For High-Value Visitors
Tourism New Zealand is aiming for a record $253 million from international conference bids in the coming financial year, putting business events at the centre of a higher-value visitor strategy.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Food & Drink
Essence And Tala Prices Show Cost Of New Zealand's First Michelin Moment
New Zealand's newly Michelin-recognised restaurants face public interest in both awards and prices, from Essence's $450 Journey tasting menu to Tala's $215 Chef's Journey.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Events
Te Tāwharau o Ngā Waka Brings 2000 Kapa Haka Students To Tauranga
The national secondary school kapa haka competition has drawn more than 2000 students and 42 school groups to Tauranga for a week-long event.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Palmerston North's $3.5m Car Park Shows Public Assets Need Clear Tests
Horizons Regional Council's use of three vacant Palmerston North lots worth $3.5m as staff parking is a lesson in how temporary public-asset decisions can quietly become permanent.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Business
Sir Peter Beck's Rocket Lab Iridium Deal Puts New Zealand Space Founder On Larger Stage
Rocket Lab has announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in a deal valued at about US$8 billion, pushing the Kiwi-founded company far beyond launch and into global satellite services.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Sport
Damian McKenzie And Neil Barnes Signal Faster All Blacks Attack Before France Test
Coach Neil Barnes and Damian McKenzie have given the clearest early sign yet that Dave Rennie's first Test side will try to play with more tempo and ambition against France in Christchurch.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Weather
MetService High Pressure Outlook Gives New Zealand A Quieter Start To July
High pressure covers much of the country with minimal severe-weather risk on Wednesday, but frost, fog and cold nights still belong in the plan.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Property
Auckland Seascape Tower Sale Draws 44 Buyers As Receivers Test Ghost-Tower Demand
44 potential buyers have signed non-disclosure agreements for the receiver-led sale of the unfinished $300 million Seascape tower in Auckland's CBD.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Lifestyle
July 1 Wallet Changes Lift Parental Leave But Raise Postage And Insurance Costs
Paid parental leave, long-term ACC compensation, postal prices, insurance levies and sole-parent work support all shift from 1 July.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Travel
Nikhil Ravishankar Air NZ Reset Targets Premium Visitors As Dreamliners Slip
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar presented Air New Zealand's Te Pae Hou strategy reset to investors while confirming fresh Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery delays.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Food & Drink
Henry Onesemo And Tala Make Samoan Food History In First Michelin Guide
Auckland restaurant Tala became the only Samoan restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star at New Zealand's inaugural ceremony.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Events
Auckland Live Cabaret Festival Brings Dangerous Goods To The Civic From July 1
DANGEROUS GOODS by Polytoxic opens at The Civic from 1 to 5 July as part of Auckland Live's winter festival of circus, drag, burlesque and cabaret.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand's July Reset Shows Households Need Plain Change Notices
Postal rises, parental leave changes, ACC adjustments, levy shifts, weather outlooks and airline strategy news arrive together — and information design has not kept up.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Business
Claudia Kern Says Nelson Roadworks And Costs Forced Prego Comida Closure
Nelson owner-operator Claudia Kern says road closures, weak trading and rising freight costs have forced Prego Mediterranean Foods and Comida Cafe to close after 19 years.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Sport
All Blacks And Wallabies Lock In Brisbane Anzac Day Bledisloe Tests
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tests at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Weather
South Wairarapa And Lower Hutt Face Slip Risk After Severe Weather
South Wairarapa and Lower Hutt face a continuing slip risk after Friday's severe weather, with thousands still without power and key routes closed.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Property
Hamilton Homes Under $1m Put First-Home Buyers Back In The Property Conversation
OneRoof says Hamilton's average property value is $798,000, almost half a million dollars cheaper than Auckland's, with several under-$1m homes offering first-home buyers a real foothold.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Lifestyle
Wellington Household Says New Zealand Living Costs Put Children Out Of Reach
A Wellington household has told 1News that high house and food prices have helped make children feel financially out of reach.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Travel
Tourism New Zealand Targets $253m Conference Pipeline For High-Value Visitors
Tourism New Zealand will chase 110 conference bids worth a record $253 million in the next financial year, focused on high-value business visitors.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Food & Drink
Wellington On A Plate Brings George Motz And Rodney Scott To 2026 Festival
Burger writer George Motz and American pitmaster Rodney Scott will headline events during the 2026 Visa Wellington On a Plate festival.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Events
Auckland Startup Week Sets October Dates For Founders And Investors
Auckland Startup Week 2026 is scheduled for 12 to 16 October, with programming aimed at founders, investors and innovators.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: KiwiSaver Investors Need Plain AI Risk Language From Fund Managers
Some KiwiSaver managers are adjusting their exposure to big technology and AI-related shares. Members deserve plain language about what that means.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Business
BusinessNZ June Forecast Says Exports Are Carrying A Cautious Recovery
BusinessNZ's June 2026 Planning Forecast says exports are a clear support for the economy while domestic service firms remain cautious in a still-uneven recovery.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Sport
All Whites Exit World Cup After Belgium Win 5-1 In Vancouver
The All Whites' World Cup campaign ended in a 5-1 defeat to Belgium in Vancouver, a hard finish that exposed game-management gaps despite earlier competitive moments.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Weather
Storm-Damaged Turanganui Bridge Leaves South Wairarapa Communities Cut Off
Storm damage to the Turanganui Bridge has left hundreds of South Wairarapa residents cut off, turning the latest severe weather system into a practical access crisis.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Property
Queenstown Lodge Sale Shows Wealthy Buyers Returning To Prestige Property
A $16.5 million luxury lodge sale in Speargrass Flat shows wealthy buyers returning to Queenstown's prestige property market even as the wider national market stays flat.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Lifestyle
Pharmac Rubifen LA Decision Gives ADHD Patients Another Funded Medicine Option
Pharmac will fund Rubifen LA from 1 October 2026, giving people with ADHD another long-acting methylphenidate option as supply pressure continues through the year.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Travel
Jetstar Cuts Sunshine Coast And Cairns Routes But Adds Christchurch To Sydney
Jetstar is suspending its Auckland-Sunshine Coast and Christchurch-Cairns services while adding a Christchurch-Sydney route, a mixed trans-Tasman winter signal for travellers.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Food & Drink
New Zealand Food Safety Report Says Allergen Recalls Remain The Main Risk
New Zealand Food Safety's recall reporting shows allergen issues remained the leading cause of consumer-level food recalls in 2025, with a peanut metal-fragment incident the year's highest profile case.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Events
New Zealand Founder Awards Opens Public Voting Before Auckland Gala
The MIH New Zealand Founder Awards have opened public voting ahead of an Auckland gala on 14 August, putting founders and small-business owners at the centre of a national events story.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand Needs Plain Updates Before Disruption Becomes Confusion
Opinion: storm damage, medicine supply pressure and airline route changes show why New Zealand needs plain, current and specific public updates before disruption becomes confusion.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Business
Dave Ferguson Nuro Rich List Newcomer Puts Kiwi Robotics Founder In Business Spotlight
NBR's 2026 Rich List newcomer entry for Nuro co-founder Dave Ferguson puts a New Zealand-born robotics founder back in the national business spotlight.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Sport
Ardie Savea Named All Blacks Captain As 34-Man Nations Championship Squad Starts 2026
New Zealand Rugby has named Ardie Savea All Blacks captain for 2026 and confirmed a 34-man squad for the Nations Championship Southern Series against France, Italy and Ireland.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Weather
MetService Low Brings Heavy Rain Gales Swells And Snow Risk Across New Zealand
A slow-moving Tasman low is bringing heavy rain, gales, big swells and snow risk across New Zealand, with orange rain warnings expanding through Thursday.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Property
REINZ May Data And QV Index Show New Zealand Housing Market Still Moving Sideways
REINZ's May data and QV's latest house price index both point to a flat New Zealand housing market, with prices steady but turnover and quarterly value movement subdued.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Lifestyle
Winter Illness Experts Urge New Zealand Households To Prepare For Flu Covid And RSV
New Zealand experts are urging households to prepare for flu, Covid-19 and RSV as respiratory infections begin to rise, with vaccination, ventilation and primary care central to advice.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Travel
Tourism New Zealand Opens Kiwi Link Japan And Korea 2026 As Asian Visitor Rebound Continues
Tourism New Zealand's Kiwi Link Japan and Korea 2026 trade event gives operators a focused chance to convert rebuilding Asian travel demand into itineraries and bookings.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Food & Drink
New Zealand Hospitality Closures Hit 414 As Diners And Operators Face Winter Pressure
The Spinoff's analysis of New Zealand hospitality cites 414 liquidations in a year even as May spending rose 3.5 percent, exposing a sector under heavy winter pressure.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Events
Wellington Matariki Ahi Kā Confirms July Waterfront Fire Projection And Kai Programme
Wellington Matariki Ahi Kā returns to the waterfront from 9 to 12 July 2026 with fire, projection, performance, remembrance and kai across three free evenings.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand House Price Expectations Need To Catch Up With The Flat Market
New Zealand's housing conversation still sounds too confident for the flat market the latest REINZ and QV data describe. Expectations need to catch up.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Business
Lucas Grossi NZ Tech Expo Gives Auckland Founders a September Stage
NZ Entrepreneur's interview with Lucas Grossi positions the inaugural NZ Tech Expo at Shed 10 on 18 September as a practical national stage for founders.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Sport
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt Leaves All Whites Chasing Belgium After Salah Comeback
Finn Surman's first-half goal was overturned by Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet as New Zealand head into the Belgium decider needing a complete performance.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Weather
MetService Low Brings Heavy Rain Risk to Upper North Island on Wednesday
A low and associated fronts move onto New Zealand with rain and strong winds, and the upper North Island carries the most immediate warning interest.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Property
John Bolton Says Auckland and Wellington House Prices Will Stay Soft
Squirrel's June update says Auckland and Wellington prices remain soft after new-build oversupply and weak population growth, with regions tied to agriculture slightly stronger.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Lifestyle
Winter Vaccine Advice Puts Flu Covid and RSV Choices Back on Family Calendars
Health New Zealand's Winter Plan 2026 and a current vaccine explainer push families to plan flu, Covid and RSV decisions before winter illness peaks.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Travel
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines Add 72000 Seats for South Island Travel
The alliance adds 72,000 seats from late October, with three weekly Singapore-Christchurch services and an A380 boost into Auckland during peak season.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Food & Drink
Michelin New Zealand Ceremony Puts Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Queenstown Dining in Global View
The Michelin Guide's first New Zealand selection will be revealed on 30 June at the NZICC, with Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown as the initial culinary destinations.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Events
Matariki Festival Opens 100 Plus Event Programme Across Tamaki Makaurau
Auckland Unlimited and Ngāti Tamaoho present more than 100 free and low-cost Matariki Festival events across Tāmaki Makaurau from 4 to 19 July.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand Families Need Plain Winter Information Before They Can Act
Weather warnings, vaccine plans, travel updates and event programmes are only useful when they answer the household question of what to do today.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Sport
Matt Henry Takes 11 Wickets as New Zealand Level England Test Series at The Oval
A maiden 11-wicket match haul from Matt Henry hands the Black Caps a 253-run win at The Oval and levels the England Test series 1-1 before the Trent Bridge decider.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Business
Creative HQ Startup World Cup Gives New Zealand Founders a Wellington Pitch Deadline
Applications for the Startup World Cup New Zealand Final are open until 3 July, with a top-ten Wellington pitch night on 24 August putting founder visibility front and centre.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Weather
MetService Rain and Wind Outlook Keeps Southern and Central New Zealand Planning Cautious
MetService's live warnings and severe-weather outlook keep rain and wind risk in the daily planning frame for southern and central New Zealand.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Property
REINZ May Data Shows New Zealand House Prices Steady but Uneven Across Regions
REINZ's May 2026 figures show a national median up 1.3 percent year on year and days-to-sell unchanged at 47, with regional results telling a more uneven story.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Travel
Auckland Airport May Traffic Data Shows Middle East Routes Still Weighing on Travel Flows
Auckland Airport's May update shows 746,000 international passengers with Middle East routes down sharply, while Queenstown grows and domestic regional flying softens.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Events
South African Film Festival Opens New Zealand Programme With Cinema and Online Screenings
The South African Film Festival's 2026 Australia and New Zealand season runs 21 June to 26 July, mixing cinema and online screenings and supporting youth education programmes.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Lifestyle
New Zealand Fatigue Advice Pushes Tiredness Beyond the Usual Winter Excuses
A new health feature reframes constant tiredness as a possible signal of iron deficiency, low B12, blood sugar issues, coeliac disease, menopause or medication side effects.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Food & Drink
James Henry Pomeroy Fish and Chips Story Puts a New Zealand Staple Back in View
A new feature on early fishmonger James Henry Pomeroy returns one of New Zealand's most ordinary food rituals to historical focus and the modern hospitality conversation.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand Needs Clear Public Warnings Before Small Risks Become Panic
New Zealand's H5N1 preparedness message is a case study in why public warnings work best when they are early, plain, specific and honest about uncertainty.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Business
Reserve Bank Fuel-Shock Warning Keeps Business Inflation Risk in Focus
Governor Anna Breman's warning that the fuel shock could lift inflation and weaken growth keeps cost pressure squarely on New Zealand firms this winter.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Sport
All Whites Open Iran World Cup Test With Group G Opportunity at SoFi Stadium
New Zealand's World Cup campaign reaches its first hard test as the All Whites face Iran at SoFi Stadium with Group G points on the line.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Weather
NIWA El Nino Signal Keeps Dry-Winter Planning on New Zealand Watchlists
NIWA's seasonal outlook flags a 65 percent chance of El Nino conditions, urging households, councils and growers to plan for an uneven, drier winter.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Property
Mangatangi Fault Research Puts Auckland Housing Risk Back in Focus
New research on the Mangatangi Fault near the Hunua Ranges has returned Auckland property risk and seismic due diligence to the national conversation.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Lifestyle
HBO Max New Zealand Launch Gives Households a Fresh Subscription Audit
HBO Max's standalone New Zealand arrival turns the streaming line-up into another household bill worth auditing rather than signing up to on impulse.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Travel
All Whites World Cup Fixtures Turn North America Into a New Zealand Travel Map
Group G sends New Zealand supporters from Los Angeles to Vancouver, turning the World Cup into an itinerary as much as a sports calendar.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Food & Drink
Loemis Night Market Keeps Wellington Food Operators in the Winter Spotlight
Wellington's midwinter Loemis festival keeps food and drink at the heart of the city's seasonal event programme, giving operators a winter window for visibility.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Events
Auckland Hockey Nations Cup Gives Women's Sport a National Events Stage
The Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup at the National Hockey Centre gives Auckland a winter events platform and a home-stage test for women's sport.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand Viewers Need Simple Rules as Streaming Splinters Again
HBO Max's launch should restart a consumer-protection conversation about clear pricing, renewal and cancellation across New Zealand's subscription market.
Tue, 16 June 2026
News
Fuel Relief Package Targets Working Families as Pump Prices Bite
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced an extra $50 a week for families on the in-work tax credit, as petrol and diesel costs reshape household budgets.
Tue, 9 June 2026
News
Brooke van Velden Exit Forces ACT to Refresh Its Front Bench Before Election
ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden will retire at the November election, opening a Tāmaki seat contest and a leadership refresh for the party.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Weather
Wellington Emergency and 10-Metre Swell Warning Put Coastal Risk in Focus
A state of emergency for parts of Wellington and forecast 10-metre swells along the east coast have made coastal safety a national story.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Business
Mortgage Cashback Battle Shows Banks Fighting Harder for Good Borrowers
Lenders are now offering retention payments to keep existing borrowers, not just cashback to win new ones — giving households more leverage at refix.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Sport
Francis de Vries Milestone Captures Auckland FC's Fast Rise
Defender Francis de Vries is set to become the first Auckland FC player to reach 50 A-League games, a marker of the club's rapid growth.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Travel
Air New Zealand Samoa Cuts Highlight Jet-Fuel Risk for Pacific Travel
Air New Zealand has cancelled four return flights to Samoa as jet-fuel volatility prompts airlines to call for clearer government allocation planning.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Food & Drink
McCain Hastings Closure Deepens Questions Over New Zealand's Food Processing Base
McCain's plan to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027 has reopened debate over local food-processing capacity.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Property
Multi-Unit Homes Drive April Consent Rise as Housing Pipeline Rebuilds
Stats NZ reports 39,087 new homes consented in the year to April 2026, up 16 percent on a year earlier, with multi-unit dwellings leading the lift.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Lifestyle
Waikato Kaupapa Māori Dementia Centre Points to a Different Care Model
A new Hamilton day centre, Te Whare Mahara, will offer kaupapa Māori respite care for kaumātua living with mate wareware and the whānau who care for them.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Events
Puanga Matariki Programmes Start Filling Winter Calendars Across Regions
Councils and national listings are publishing wide-ranging Puanga and Matariki programmes across June and July, reshaping the winter event calendar.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Fuel Shock Shows Resilience Means More Than Emergency Stockpiles
Emergency stockpiles and weekly payments help in the moment, but real fuel resilience means giving households and essential services more practical alternatives.
Tue, 9 June 2026
News
Wellington Train Derailment Puts Commuter Rail Safety Back Under Scrutiny
A Johnsonville Line derailment north of Wellington has triggered a TAIC inquiry, with six people reported injured and the train significantly damaged.
Mon, 8 June 2026
News
Luxon and Albanese Put Fuel Security and Defence at Centre of Trans-Tasman Talks
The annual Australia-New Zealand leaders' meeting in Queensland framed fuel supply, defence cooperation and Pacific resilience as core trans-Tasman business.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Business
Government Accounts Beat Forecast But Businesses Still Face a Cautious Economy
The Treasury's interim financial statements show a smaller-than-forecast deficit, but firms are still navigating soft demand, cost pressure and uneven confidence.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Sport
All Whites Take Narrow England Loss Into Final World Cup Build-Up
A 1-0 defeat to England in Tampa gives New Zealand a steadier platform before their Group G opener against Iran on 16 June.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Weather
Mild, Dry Autumn Leaves Winter Starting With Uneven Soil and Water Pressures
New Zealand entered winter after a mild, dry autumn for much of the country, with Canterbury and Otago carrying notable soil-moisture deficits.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Property
Multi-Unit Homes Lead April Consent Rise as Housing Supply Rebuilds Momentum
Stats NZ figures show 39,087 new homes consented in the year to April 2026, up 16 percent, with multi-unit dwellings leading the rebound.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Lifestyle
No Tears on the Field Brings Grassroots Women's Rugby to Streaming Audiences
Lisa Burd's documentary about aspiring rural female rugby players arrives on DocPlay on 8 June, opening a quietly powerful local story to a wider home audience.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Travel
Air Chathams Suspension Shows How Fragile Regional Travel Links Can Be
Air Chathams' suspension of Kāpiti services has been called a major blow for the district, raising fresh questions about how regional air links are sustained.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Food & Drink
McDonald's NZ Turns 50 as Fast Food Becomes Part of the Local Food Story
Fifty years after the first New Zealand McDonald's opened in Porirua, the chain's anniversary says as much about changing food habits as about one global brand.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Events
Matariki 2026 Events Begin Turning Winter Calendars Toward Renewal
National and community Matariki programmes are spreading across June and July, with the public holiday falling on Friday 10 July.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Paramedic Prescribing Could Help, But Rural Patients Need More Than a Rule Change
Allowing paramedics to prescribe is a sensible reform, but the gains will depend on the medicine list, training, integration and follow-up systems behind it.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Business
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Google Maps Te Reo Voice Gives New Zealand Place Names An AI Upgrade
Google Maps is rolling out a New Zealand voice designed to pronounce te reo Maori place names correctly.
Sat, 4 July 2026
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Liam Lawson Says British Grand Prix Sprint Gives Racing Bulls A Silverstone Opening
Liam Lawson says the British Grand Prix sprint gives Racing Bulls a Silverstone opening as he tries to keep building momentum in Formula 1.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Sport
Tim Payne Paraguay Move Keeps All Whites Defender In Spotlight After World Cup Exit
All Whites defender Tim Payne has reflected on New Zealand's World Cup campaign before joining Olimpia in Paraguay.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Sport
Damian McKenzie And Neil Barnes Signal Faster All Blacks Attack Before France Test
Coach Neil Barnes and Damian McKenzie have given the clearest early sign yet that Dave Rennie's first Test side will try to play with more tempo and ambition against France in Christchurch.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Sport
All Blacks And Wallabies Lock In Brisbane Anzac Day Bledisloe Tests
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tests at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Mon, 29 June 2026
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MetService Warns School Holiday Travel Starts Wet And Windy Across New Zealand
Sat, 4 July 2026
Weather
MetService Low Brings Heavy Rain Gales Swells And Snow Risk Across New Zealand
Thu, 25 June 2026
Weather
MetService Rain and Wind Outlook Keeps Southern and Central New Zealand Planning Cautious
Mon, 22 June 2026
Weather
The night the southern lights came north: Kiwis capture rare aurora across New Zealand
Wed, 21 January 2026
Weather
What Christchurch Gardeners Should Watch During Changeable Summer Weather
Fri, 16 January 2026
Lifestyle
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PlayStation Disc Phase-Out Pushes New Zealand Gamers Toward Digital-Only Libraries
Sony says PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, pushing New Zealand gamers further into digital-only ownership.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Lifestyle
Madonna, World Cup And NPC Give TVNZ Viewers A Busy July Lineup
TVNZ's July schedule mixes a Madonna interview with Graham Norton, World Cup knockout football, UFC, NPC rugby and a slate of drama and documentary releases.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Lifestyle
July 1 Wallet Changes Lift Parental Leave But Raise Postage And Insurance Costs
Paid parental leave, long-term ACC compensation, postal prices, insurance levies and sole-parent work support all shift from 1 July.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Travel
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Consumer NZ Flight Portal Gives Travellers New Tool For Airline Disruption Claims
Consumer NZ says many travellers do not know their rights when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted, and has launched a new flight complaints portal.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Travel
Tourism New Zealand Targets $253m Conference Pipeline For High-Value Visitors
Tourism New Zealand is aiming for a record $253 million from international conference bids in the coming financial year, putting business events at the centre of a higher-value visitor strategy.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Travel
Nikhil Ravishankar Air NZ Reset Targets Premium Visitors As Dreamliners Slip
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar presented Air New Zealand's Te Pae Hou strategy reset to investors while confirming fresh Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery delays.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Food & Drink
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Jack Walters Turns Pungent Pukeko Gin Into New Zealand World Gin Awards Winner
Pungent Pukeko founder Jack Walters says local botanicals and an unusual dairy-based spirit sit behind the gin brand's World Gin Awards gold.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Food & Drink
Essence And Tala Prices Show Cost Of New Zealand's First Michelin Moment
New Zealand's newly Michelin-recognised restaurants face public interest in both awards and prices, from Essence's $450 Journey tasting menu to Tala's $215 Chef's Journey.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Food & Drink
Henry Onesemo And Tala Make Samoan Food History In First Michelin Guide
Auckland restaurant Tala became the only Samoan restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star at New Zealand's inaugural ceremony.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Events
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Matariki Taimoana Brings Vector Lights And Waterfront Programme To Auckland
Matariki Taimoana runs at Silo Park from 4 July, with Vector Lights, music, storytelling and family activities on the Auckland waterfront.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Events
Te Tāwharau o Ngā Waka Brings 2000 Kapa Haka Students To Tauranga
The national secondary school kapa haka competition has drawn more than 2000 students and 42 school groups to Tauranga for a week-long event.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Events
Auckland Live Cabaret Festival Brings Dangerous Goods To The Civic From July 1
DANGEROUS GOODS by Polytoxic opens at The Civic from 1 to 5 July as part of Auckland Live's winter festival of circus, drag, burlesque and cabaret.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Events
Auckland Startup Week Sets October Dates For Founders And Investors
Auckland Startup Week 2026 is scheduled for 12 to 16 October, with programming aimed at founders, investors and innovators.
Mon, 29 June 2026