OSI archive

New Zealand

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Services sector contracts again in April

· May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ’s dervices sector is contracting at a slower pace Results across sub-indexes were mixed The employment outlook stayed negative BNZ says the economy is still struggling...

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Pay packet secrecy a thing of the past?

· May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Curated Lifestyle Pay transparency has moved from a nice-to-have to a business priority, even though the topic leaves people feeling uncomfortable about sharing. A...

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Smile, you’re on camera

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are reminding retail and small business owners about the importance of having CCTV installed at their premises. Motion detection and live imagery is often...

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Lights off lands driver in court

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A driver who allegedly turned his lights off before attempting to flee from Police will now appear in court. At about 8.20pm, officers signalled for a...

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Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones

· May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. AFP / VACHESLAV MADIIEVSKYI Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build...

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The fight for the Māori vote

· May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced she is leaving Te Pāti Māori to launch a new political party. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori politics has erupted as Mariameno...

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Events – Electrify Queenstown brings the buzz

· May 18, 2026

Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (17 May 2026) Electrify Queenstown 2026 opened today with a sell-out 400-strong crowd, amped to explore Aotearoa’s electric future. Climate...

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Ignoring WorkSafe has consequences

· May 18, 2026

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 May 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners, and those carrying out building work, that inspectors’ notices are legally binding – and ignoring them...

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NCEA changes doom thousands of students to failure

· May 18, 2026

Source: Green Party The National Party’s decision to scrap NCEA entirely guarantees many thousands of children will leave school with no qualification, no love of learning, and no preparation for...

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Minister attending Pacific organised crime summit

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa...

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New concession granted for Stony Batter on Waiheke

· May 18, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 May 2026 Along with impressive views and unique rock formations, Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island is known for its World War II...

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Doocey to lead delegation to Australia

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and...

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Unexplained death, Waimamaku

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, Northland CIB: An investigation is underway after the death of a man at a Waimamaku property last night....