Aotearoa stories
Resilient freight links and export partnerships helped the rail operator secure the top honour after disruption tested New Zealand’s supply chain.
Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.
A specialist procurement body could unlock up to NZD $12 billion in extra value from New Zealand’s $125 billion infrastructure programme.
The win highlights growing recognition for complex infrastructure, with the Auckland project praised as New Zealand’s most difficult yet to deliver.
Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.
Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.
New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.
Digital farming could add up to NZD $448 million to New Zealand’s economy as growers face rising costs and tighter regulation.
Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.
Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.
A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
A temporary bridge will keep traffic and utilities running at one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections as Auckland’s rail tunnel is dug beneath it.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.
Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.
