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‘Paused’ - work on New Zealand’s tallest apartment tower Seascape
The apartment building developer says work has slowed, but is hopeful that it can resume soon.
NZ inks customs cooperation deal with India
Customs cooperation, traditional medicine and renewable energy were among issues discussed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu during her three-day visit.
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
India loses bid to trademark ‘basmati’ rice variety in New Zealand
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand has ruled that rice growers outside of the South Asian nation also use the term in reference to their products.
China's manufacturing presence makes it tough for NZ to diversify trade
However, a new report says New Zealand faces "no strategic risk" from its current import levels with the Asian trade giant.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Who are the new duo topping the Rich List?
They're the richest siblings in New Zealand, so what do we know about the Mowbrays? Audio
The lessons NZ can learn from Asian fintech platforms
New Zealand can learn a thing or two from Asian partners in expanding cashless payment services, experts say.
Asian cuisine expert paid $116k for visa - then worked 14-hour days for fractional pay
Popular North Shore Asian eatery Panda Restaurant ordered to pay $295,000 in employment damages to a seasoned Asian chef.
New Zealanders leaving at a record pace while immigration slows
Entering the country during the year were nearly 164,000 non-New Zealanders, with the largest numbers coming from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji.
Chinese job seekers struggling to secure roles in competitive market
With unemployment rising as businesses struggle amid an economic downturn, immigrants are increasingly anxious about their employment prospects in New Zealand.
Kiwi Indian tastes entrepreneurial success in Silicon Valley
Ken Hendricks is the first Kiwi Indian to be accepted into the highly competitive Y Combinator start-up programme.
The changing face of Chinese tourism: Value over volume
A tourism boss isn't expecting a large volume of Chinese tourists to visit to New Zealand despite the return of Sichuan Airlines after four years.
China’s dairy industry has grown at speed - is New Zealand’s biggest export in for trouble?
China is on track to become the world's third largest milk-producing country,
New interpretation service aims to help bank customers overcome language barriers
Westpac has introduced interpretation assistance by phone to support people in 190 languages.
Why does Woolworth's look like it's struggling?
Explainer - At first glance, it doesn't make sense that New Zealand's second-biggest supermarket chain had a drop in earnings. RNZ clears up the confusion.
The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
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The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
Kiwi security firm secures deal to protect world’s largest office building
Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.
Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
Explainer - NZ Post's Christmas cut-off dates are flying by. Why does it take a month for a parcel to get from Auckland to London? RNZ asks NZ Post to explain how items get from A to B.
