New Zealand (NZ) stories
Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.
Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.
New Zealand home values kept climbing in February, lifting the average house to NZD $722,475 and worsening affordability for buyers.
A worker's death has led to a GBP £195,000 fine and GBP £65,000 in reparations after unsafe log-handling practices breached safety rules.
Risk-averse directors could face personal liability as Worksafe New Zealand weighs tougher action after a worker was left quadriplegic.
Commercial sites prone to damaged sockets and switches may cut repairs as Schneider Electric rolls out a tougher PDL Pro Series range.
InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.
Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.
Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.
Buyers could face stronger competition and higher prices this month as warm weather and tight stock tempt more vendors to list.
Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.
Employers in New Zealand are urged to plan for staff isolation, pay and closures as coronavirus risks grow.
Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.
Construction workers can now renew safety cards with updated training on heights, machinery blind spots and dust risks under Site Safe's refresh.
Access to global markets should widen for small Kiwi firms as the new digital economy pact is expected to lift trade and growth.
Transport spending could lift office, industrial and retail demand, but it may also squeeze supply and push up development costs.
Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.
Asbestos risks were ignored during demolition, leaving workers and the public exposed and prompting a NZD $108,000 court penalty.
Freight in Northland will move by rail for the first time, after a NZD $109.7 million boost to reopen lines and build a terminal.
The case has led to safer procedures, better interpretation support and wider industry training after a worker was crushed on a glass-cutting machine.
