New Zealand saw its adult daily smoking rate decline twice as fast as Australia, with a 10% annual decrease (from 14.5% to 6.8%) compared to Australia’s 5% (from 12.2% to 8.3%). This decline in ...

This unique adaptation of the world-famous board game showcases the best of the Nelson Tasman region, from the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve to the Centre of New Zealand, allowing ...

“Look at the government’s accounts – that’s how the fiscals work – the biggest expenditure category is NZ Super. That’s the choice we are making every single day, the politicians are making and the ...

The new 25% tariffs on aluminium & steel, along with proposed increases in other areas, are sending shockwaves through global industries, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. As companies face ...

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has concluded another successful year, carrying out a total of 568 missions in 2024. That’s almost a 10% increase on the number of missions performed in 2023.

Wakefield Hospital in Wellington was officially opened by Minister of Health Simeon Brown today, marking a significant health and infrastructure investment that will enhance and increase services for ...

AirShare has been used by Airways New Zealand since 2014 to support safe management of uncrewed aircraft across New Zealand ...

“ECan has a responsibility to protect water at the source, and for decades they have failed to do so. Now, the consequences are becoming clear, and they’re desperately trying to avoid the costs ...

From Paeroa, another success story is AgriSea. They are creating the world’s first commercial seaweed nanocellulose facility. Nanocellulose is a high value material with tensile strength stronger than ...

The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter has concluded another successful year, carrying out a total of 431 missions in 2024.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’s speech today on getting a third major supermarket competitor is very welcome and long overdue, and we will be watching closely to see when and how the minister’s words ...

Wellington (Thursday, 13 February 2025) – The New Zealand Initiative welcomes Minister Willis’s commitment to enabling new grocery entrants into the New Zealand market but warns against politicising ...