OSI archive

Business

Post

Minerals royalty regime transparent, broadly fair

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An independent analysis of New Zealand’s minerals royalty regime and the Crown’s return from mineral development has found it is transparent and broadly comparable with similar...

Post

All Aboard: City Rail Link Opens on 13 September

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown confirming the long-awaited opening date. “This is one of the most...

Post

New subjects bring industry and the classroom closer together

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An exciting range of future-focused, industry-led secondary school subjects was launched by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Education Minister Erica Stanford today, giving young New...

Post

VinFast’s Expansion Mirrors the Global Shift in EV Growth

· August 5, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Emerging economies are becoming the EV industry’s fastest-growing markets, creating new opportunities for automakers with an international footprint. VinFast’s latest expansion reflects that shift. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB...

Post

Rapid review of Ministry of Justice

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment...

Post

Search for missing woman Natalie is suspended, Golden Bay

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris:  The search for missing woman Natalie Alexander-Browning, 80, in Golden Bay has formally been...

Post

Jobs data shows why economic growth matters

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola...

Post

Service dog IDs to improve disability access

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues...

Post

Downtown Carpark Redevelopment Fast-tracked

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A redevelopment of Auckland’s Downtown Carpark into two skyscrapers, three podium buildings, and a new laneway network has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 28th...

Post

Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers to become reality

· August 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Businesses will soon have additional powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Government’s Crimes Act overhaul scheduled to start its final reading...