CityFitness' $100 million expansion plan puts low-cost fitness, youth demand and women's training spaces into the same business growth story.
Fri, 9 October 2026
A new wave of lower-priced Chinese electric vehicles could reshape used-car values, repair skills and local automotive businesses.
Fri, 9 October 2026
The modified-vehicle sector is searching for new certifiers as experienced specialists approach retirement.
Fri, 9 October 2026
The Walter Peak fire has been contained after burning across about 1350 hectares, but monitoring and environmental assessment continue.
Fri, 9 October 2026
An election pledge, not current law: National says it would add random drug testing, cut payments for long-term recipients and lengthen some stand-downs if returned to government.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Labour's aviation policy is a campaign promise: it would require full up-front pricing, automatic refunds on cancelled flights from larger airlines and new Commerce Commission scrutiny of fares.
Thu, 8 October 2026
New recreational fishing rules close the intertidal zone to most marine invertebrates and set fresh daily limits, taking effect on 1 November.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 estimates current and future exposure of homes to flooding and landslides, adding to concerns about insurability in high-risk areas.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Cotality's Cordell Construction Cost Index shows material, freight and fuel costs feeding into new-build prices even as existing house values ease.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Nearly a third of firms have raised prices because of energy costs, while far fewer than expected could keep running through a prolonged outage.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Updated national environmental standards for electricity and telecommunications work are now in force, widening what can proceed without resource consent.
Thu, 8 October 2026
The Government has confirmed redevelopment projects at four schools, with work to begin within 12 months, plus up to $3m for Kōhanga Reo capacity.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Two new hubs from next year take the national total to eight, aiming to ease a supervision bottleneck for trainee psychologists.
Thu, 8 October 2026
A proposed regulation would let animal welfare inspectors issue $500 infringement notices when dogs show signs of harm from long confinement. Consultation runs until 23 November.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Auckland's next Startup Week is being framed as more than a founder calendar item, with the council using a 100-day visibility campaign to connect local startups with investors, industry and the wider city.
Wed, 7 October 2026
Marlborough's latest stopbank funding shows how winter flood damage is becoming a longer-term resilience bill for councils and river communities.
Wed, 7 October 2026
Aimee Bright's under-23 iQFOiL world title in Poland gives New Zealand sailing a new high-performance marker in one of the sport's fastest Olympic classes.
Wed, 7 October 2026
Waikato Hospital's planned caesarean pathway is designed to make the day of surgery calmer for families while easing pressure on maternity and theatre teams.
Wed, 7 October 2026
The Green Party's Connecting Aotearoa plan turns public transport fares, rail links and rapid transit into a major election test.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Foodstuffs NZ managing director Chris Quin says break-up proposals risk uncertainty for the co-operative's store-owner families.
Mon, 5 October 2026
A petition against ghost job advertisements has turned AI interviews into a workplace trust and data-protection issue.
Mon, 5 October 2026
A breeding and release programme has helped New Zealand's heaviest insect move from Nationally Endangered to Nationally Recovering.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Corey Peters' retirement closes one of New Zealand winter Para sport's most successful competitive careers.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Essence chef Paul Froggatt's latest profile turns New Zealand's only two-star Michelin kitchen into a story about local producers and hospitality pathways.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Rocket Lab's 97th Electron mission keeps Mahia at the centre of New Zealand's deep-tech export story.
Tue, 29 September 2026
Warnings have eased after snow, rain and gales disrupted school-holiday travel, but risks remain on recently affected routes.
Tue, 29 September 2026
The Commerce Commission estimates public-procurement bid-rigging costs New Zealand taxpayers about $360 million a year.
Tue, 29 September 2026
Labour proposes a 10 percent student-loan write-off for eligible graduates who stay and work in New Zealand.
Tue, 29 September 2026
A delayed review of overheating rules puts the design of newer townhouses and apartments under scrutiny.
Tue, 29 September 2026
New Zealand First proposes replacing the Waitangi Tribunal with a Treaty of Waitangi Completion Commission.
Tue, 29 September 2026
Auckland's founder community gathers at the Viaduct Events Centre for Revved, a one-day summit billed as bringing together more than 800 of New Zealand's business minds.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Paralympics New Zealand reports nine medals at Glasgow 2026, more than doubling the country's previous best Para sport returns at a Commonwealth Games.
Thu, 6 August 2026
MetService says the coldest nights of the snap are still ahead, with severe overnight frosts forecast after rare snow in Wellington and Dunedin.
Thu, 6 August 2026
BNZ has lifted fixed home loan rates by up to 0.20 percentage points, a signal that mortgage relief will not arrive in a straight line.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Pharmac will widen access to several type 2 diabetes medicines from 1 September, a change expected to benefit more than 30,000 patients over five years.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Jetstar's suspension of the Auckland-Sunshine Coast service from 24 October is still rippling through trans-Tasman travel planning.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Restaurant Month, Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana are expected to support hospitality businesses through one of the quietest trading periods of the year.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Crankworx has confirmed its New Zealand return for 2027, giving mountain bike fans, tourism operators and host cities a long planning runway.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Unemployment reaching 5.6 percent in the June quarter should push the debate beyond blame and into skills, matching and speed.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Auckland insurtech JAVLN is returning to founder leadership, with Dale Smith stepping back into the chief executive role as David Leach heads to Eroad.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Andrew Pragnell will step down as New Zealand Football chief executive in early 2027, ending the longest CEO tenure in the organisation's history.
Wed, 5 August 2026
A cold, strong southwest flow is spreading over eastern New Zealand, bringing snow, sleet, sharp wind chill and frosty nights.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Consultation opens on Wellington heritage planning provisions linked to five sites, with officials estimating changes could enable around 770 additional apartments.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Pharmac will create a Community and Patient Advisory Committee, replacing two existing groups, with recruitment beginning in October.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Air New Zealand has confirmed its Boeing 777-300ER cabin upgrade programme alongside improved June operational performance.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Cold storage and refrigerated logistics operators gathered in Christchurch this week for the NZCSA26 conference at Te Pae.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Eden Park argues major events create a halo effect for Auckland that lasts well beyond the day of a match or concert.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Legislation recognising English as an official language became law on 30 July, raising the question of what problem it actually solves.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Professor Cather Simpson joins the board of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology, bringing a record of turning University of Auckland research into companies.
Tue, 4 August 2026
New Zealand closed the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 10 gold, 14 silver and 12 bronze medals across a shortened programme.
Tue, 4 August 2026
A very cold, strong southwest flow is moving over eastern New Zealand, with thunderstorm risk staying low but winter travel and outdoor work affected.
Tue, 4 August 2026
New Zealand consented 40,581 new homes in the year ended June 2026, up 19 percent, with Auckland, Canterbury and Waikato leading the pipeline.
Tue, 4 August 2026
A University of Auckland student's rural clinical placement highlights how healthcare access shapes everyday life outside the main centres.
Tue, 4 August 2026
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand's 2026 conference runs on 5 and 6 August at Te Pae Christchurch, giving inbound operators a national meeting point.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Temporary shellfish closures across parts of the Hauraki Gulf will pause gathering from Waiheke Island to Kawau Island and Mahurangi.
Tue, 4 August 2026
The New Zealand Darts Masters returns to Spark Arena this month, with the 2026 World Series field confirmed for Auckland.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Opinion: Strong public interest in the Keeping Cash Local consultation shows cash access remains a public-interest issue, not a nostalgia debate.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Creative HQ's Startup World Cup New Zealand final will be held in Wellington on 24 August, with the winner heading to San Francisco in November.
Mon, 3 August 2026
New Zealand beat Jamaica 56-47 in Glasgow to claim Commonwealth Games netball gold for the first time since 2010.
Mon, 3 August 2026
MetService's outlook has a front moving north over the North Island ahead of a strong southwest flow, with minimal severe weather risk.
Mon, 3 August 2026
Recent residential auctions cleared at 42 percent while Cotality says housing values are still sliding, leaving buyers with the balance of power.
Mon, 3 August 2026
Consumer NZ says more than a million households may be overpaying for power, with half staying loyal to the same provider for five years or more.
Mon, 3 August 2026
Drury and Paerata stations opened to customers on Sunday 2 August, with new bus connections and 10-minute weekday peak trains.
Mon, 3 August 2026
Visa Wellington On a Plate runs from 1 to 31 August with festival menus, pop-ups and Burger Wellington across the wider region.
Mon, 3 August 2026
The New Zealand International Film Festival runs in Auckland from 29 July to 9 August with more than 130 films from 55 countries.
Mon, 3 August 2026
DOC's National Wild Goat Hunting Competition runs from 1 August to 26 November, but removal totals alone are not a conservation outcome.
Mon, 3 August 2026
Brian Popham's Georgie Pie story has returned to public attention as New Zealand revisits the fast food brand.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Eliza McCartney won Commonwealth Games pole vault gold in Glasgow, with Imogen Ayris taking bronze.
Sun, 2 August 2026
GeoNet recorded a light 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Te Anau, prompting thousands of felt reports.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Cotality figures showed national property values falling again, extending New Zealand's long housing downturn.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Tom Webster is fronting Coast Wonders, bringing a fresh local voice to New Zealand home and lifestyle television.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Recent weather conditions have made it difficult to safely navigate Otago mountains near Treble Cone.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Consumer advocates say an Australian food investigation raises questions for New Zealand shoppers and regulators.
Sun, 2 August 2026
A Jonah Lomu documentary has screened at Auckland's Civic Theatre as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival.
Sun, 2 August 2026
A government fuel-shortage plan includes lowering the open-road speed limit to 80km/h if supply is under pressure.
Sun, 2 August 2026
Auckland deep-tech company Outlier Space has raised US$7.35 million in pre-seed funding to build reusable capsules for microgravity manufacturing.
Thu, 30 July 2026
Zoe Hobbs has won the women's 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 10.93 seconds, setting a national and Oceania record.
Thu, 30 July 2026
A bright fireball over the North Island has turned a winter night-sky event into a national skywatching story, with Fireballs Aotearoa asking for public sighting reports.
Thu, 30 July 2026
Borrowers were charged $4.8 billion of interest on residential mortgages in the second quarter, with total mortgage debt approaching $400 billion.
Thu, 30 July 2026
The Ministry of Health will lead delivery of the Government's response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned.
Thu, 30 July 2026
SafeTravel's United States destination advice sits at level 2 of 4, flagging terrorism, civil unrest, violent crime, entry scrutiny and domestic flight ID rules.
Thu, 30 July 2026
Registration has opened for the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine, to be held 12-16 October 2026 in Yinchuan, Ningxia.
Thu, 30 July 2026
Australian artist Holly Hebe's Mood Ring EP Tour reaches Auckland with a show at The Tuning Fork, Spark Arena.
Thu, 30 July 2026
A lower sale price does not automatically make housing affordable. The honest measure is what households pay every fortnight.
Thu, 30 July 2026
Dr Mataroria Lyndon is listed as a speaker at the 29 July Amorangi governance summit in Wellington.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is back at fullback in the Warriors' latest team list.
Wed, 29 July 2026
WeatherWatch says polar airflows and high pressure will both influence New Zealand's weather pattern.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Squirrel's July 2026 housing update says New Zealand's downturn is severe in real-price terms.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Consumer NZ says supermarket loyalty-card discounts can raise wider questions about data and grocery prices.
Wed, 29 July 2026
SafeTravel's Middle East security update warns New Zealanders about volatile conditions and possible travel disruption.
Wed, 29 July 2026
33 South has opened in midtown Auckland with a focus on New Zealand flavours and hospitality.
Wed, 29 July 2026
System Of A Down and Faith No More have announced an Australia and New Zealand stadium tour for early 2027.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Consumer pricing and data questions are now part of New Zealand's wider law-reform debate.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Startup Daily's Best in Tech Awards coverage is focused on founders, operators and technology communities across Australia and New Zealand.
Tue, 28 July 2026
The All Blacks have moved quickly from the July home window into the next phase of their international season, naming a 44-strong squad for the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour through South Africa and the United States.
Tue, 28 July 2026
New Zealanders are being given a classic late-winter planning message this week: cold starts first, then another change to watch as the week develops.
Tue, 28 July 2026
The NZ Property Market Podcast, brought to listeners by Cotality, has highlighted six consecutive months of year-on-year transaction declines.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Consumer NZ is warning households to look beyond headline discounts before switching to time-of-use electricity plans, saying the cheapest-looking deal can become more expensive if a family's routine does not match the cheaper hours.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Auckland transport updates this week include enforcement of the SH16 The Strand special vehicle lane.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Aaron Coxhead from Coxhead Wines has been named the 2026 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year, putting Hawke's Bay and the next generation of New Zealand wine talent back in focus.
Tue, 28 July 2026
New Zealand International Film Festival is about to move from programme planning to audience nights, with the Auckland season scheduled from 29 July to 9 August 2026 and Big Girls Don't Cry announced as the opening night film.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Household power decisions are becoming more dependent on clear signals about peak and off-peak costs.
Tue, 28 July 2026
HPL 2026 has listed New Zealand founder Naomi Ballantyne among its Christchurch speakers, putting founder leadership back in the business spotlight.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test coach after the New Zealand series loss, ending the Bazball Test era.
Mon, 13 July 2026
A front reaching the South Island on Monday brings heavy rain and strong gusts to Fiordland and Westland, with wider South Island travel caution advised.
Mon, 13 July 2026
QV's June House Price Index shows national residential values down 0.4 percent over three months, still 14.8 percent below the 2022 peak.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Health NZ's Winter Plan and Pharmac's flu guidance encourage households to prepare for winter illness before symptoms arrive.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Queenstown Airport is preparing for more than 785,000 winter passengers, with a July 18 peak of about 10,000 travellers in a single day.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Anishka Jelicich starts as chief executive of New Zealand Winegrowers at the end of July, putting wine-industry strategy in the spotlight.
Mon, 13 July 2026
World of WearableArt's GLO 2026 runs at Wellington's TSB Arena from 17 September to 4 October, giving the capital a major spring event to build around.
Mon, 13 July 2026
New Zealand does not lack public updates. It lacks enough public updates that are practical at the moment people need them.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Google Maps is rolling out a New Zealand voice designed to pronounce te reo Maori place names correctly.
Sat, 4 July 2026
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
MetService says a front is expected to bring wet and windy conditions into the school holiday period.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Realestate.co.nz says June brought the busiest month for new winter listings since 2020, with Canterbury setting an all-time average asking price high.
Sat, 4 July 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
All Whites defender Tim Payne has reflected on New Zealand's World Cup campaign before joining Olimpia in Paraguay.
Thu, 2 July 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Auckland Startup Week 2026 is scheduled for 12 to 16 October, with programming aimed at founders, investors and innovators.
Mon, 29 June 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
National and community Matariki programmes are spreading across June and July, with the public holiday falling on Friday 10 July.
Mon, 8 June 2026
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
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Aimee Bright's under-23 iQFOiL world title in Poland gives New Zealand sailing a new high-performance marker in one of the sport's fastest Olympic classes.
Wed, 7 October 2026
Corey Peters' retirement closes one of New Zealand winter Para sport's most successful competitive careers.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Paralympics New Zealand reports nine medals at Glasgow 2026, more than doubling the country's previous best Para sport returns at a Commonwealth Games.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Andrew Pragnell will step down as New Zealand Football chief executive in early 2027, ending the longest CEO tenure in the organisation's history.
Wed, 5 August 2026
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Two new hubs from next year take the national total to eight, aiming to ease a supervision bottleneck for trainee psychologists.
Thu, 8 October 2026
A proposed regulation would let animal welfare inspectors issue $500 infringement notices when dogs show signs of harm from long confinement. Consultation runs until 23 November.
Thu, 8 October 2026
Waikato Hospital's planned caesarean pathway is designed to make the day of surgery calmer for families while easing pressure on maternity and theatre teams.
Wed, 7 October 2026
Jetstar's suspension of the Auckland-Sunshine Coast service from 24 October is still rippling through trans-Tasman travel planning.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Air New Zealand has confirmed its Boeing 777-300ER cabin upgrade programme alongside improved June operational performance.
Wed, 5 August 2026
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand's 2026 conference runs on 5 and 6 August at Te Pae Christchurch, giving inbound operators a national meeting point.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Essence chef Paul Froggatt's latest profile turns New Zealand's only two-star Michelin kitchen into a story about local producers and hospitality pathways.
Mon, 5 October 2026
Restaurant Month, Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana are expected to support hospitality businesses through one of the quietest trading periods of the year.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Cold storage and refrigerated logistics operators gathered in Christchurch this week for the NZCSA26 conference at Te Pae.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Crankworx has confirmed its New Zealand return for 2027, giving mountain bike fans, tourism operators and host cities a long planning runway.
Thu, 6 August 2026
Eden Park argues major events create a halo effect for Auckland that lasts well beyond the day of a match or concert.
Wed, 5 August 2026
The New Zealand Darts Masters returns to Spark Arena this month, with the 2026 World Series field confirmed for Auckland.
Tue, 4 August 2026
The New Zealand International Film Festival runs in Auckland from 29 July to 9 August with more than 130 films from 55 countries.
Mon, 3 August 2026
