Palmerston North stories
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Construction costs eased as diesel prices fell, though plumbing and carpentry still rose and Middle East tensions could keep volatility in play.
Fuel savings have eased some site costs, but rising timber, cladding and pipework prices kept construction inflation in positive territory.
New Zealand businesses risk losing search traffic as AI summaries and chat tools increasingly answer customer queries without a click.
Lime launches shared e-scooters in Wellington ahead of next month's LimeBike debut, promising affordable, low-carbon urban travel.
Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Victoria University of Wellington to award honorary doctorates to Dame Theresa Gattung and Sir David Carruthers in December.
A clearer view of New Zealand's unfunded transport, health and defence projects is expected to shape investment decisions ahead of the plan due by year end.
Air New Zealand is trialling the electric BETA ALIA CX300 on domestic routes, marking a pioneering step in sustainable aviation across New Zealand's regional airports.
Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.
High listings and a subdued labour market are keeping buyers in control, even after New Zealand property values edged up 0.2% in June.
House prices are still 17.6% below their post-Covid peak, with weak Auckland and Wellington values weighing on 2025 prospects.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand expands its Growth Partners Programme, seeking tech-savvy individuals in Napier and Nelson to aid local businesses.
Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.
A glut of listings and high borrowing costs are keeping prices flat, with Auckland edging lower and buyers enjoying more choice.
New Zealand home-build prices are still climbing, but only 0.3% this quarter as supply-chain pressures ease and labour shortages moderate.
New Zealand’s housing recovery gathered pace last quarter, with national average prices up 2% and only Invercargill recording a fall.
Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.
New Zealand’s first Balikatan cyber role is giving an Army corporal hands-on experience with US and Philippine forces in a simulated threat hunt.
New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.
