Auckland stories
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.
Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.
Auckland's housing recovery is gathering pace, with low rates and tight listings expected to push prices higher in 2020.
Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.
Higher borrowing demand and scant listings pushed New Zealand’s national median house price to a record NZD $630,000 in November.
Growing commuter demand and planned development are giving Tuakau a boost, as young Auckland families seek cheaper homes and bigger sections.
Crowds at New Year’s Eve and major events are prompting calls for hidden anti-ram barriers and bollards to secure open public spaces.
Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.
Greater transparency on future works could help New Zealand firms plan labour and capital as the pipeline tops USD $20 billion.
The honour also highlighted Beca colleagues and future talent, with two young engineers recognised and a diversity network making the finals.
More than 400 guests applauded as mental health and wellbeing took centre stage, with three winners sharing one award for the first time.
The revamped Auckland centre now draws shoppers with rooftop dining, 230 stores and New Zealand's first David Jones, after a decade-long rebuild.
Big transport projects and a planned manufacturing hub are boosting demand for homes and rentals across Huntly and wider North Waikato.
Customers in Auckland could face shorter outages as Vector and IBM use weather forecasts and AI to spot storm and vegetation risks up to 72 hours ahead.
Falls from just a few metres can still kill, as complacency around ladders, roofs and trucks leaves workers exposed to severe head and neck injuries.
Poor housing could be costing New Zealand health services almost USD $8 million a year, with under-twos especially at risk.
Regular safety audits are helping construction firms lift compliance, with Site Safe warning many still lag on new hazard rules and reporting.
Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.
Auckland childcare and property firms were fined after a dead tree crushed a playground, injuring four toddlers and a teacher.
The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.
