New multi million dollar precinct set to transform Christchurch CBD

One of the last empty “super-lots” in the heart of Christchurch’s central business district is set to be transformed into the city’s largest multi-use development since the devastating earthquakes more than a decade ago. The $130 million project, named …

Singapore Billionaire Kwek Family’s City Developments Fails To Buy Out M&C New Zealand

Millennium & Copthorne New Zealand bought the Mayfair Hotel Christchurch in January. The property ... More will be rebranded.Courtesy of M&C New Zealand City Developments—controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and his family—failed in its NZ$71 …

First Round of FTA Talks between India, New Zealand Concludes

India, New Zealand wrap up first round of FTA talks

Working against a tight deadline, India and New Zealand on Friday wrapped up the first round of negotiations on a bilataral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The round that started on May 5 discussed the broad contours of the agreement. The two countries decided …

Fresh hope in hunt for British hiker, 25, missing on New Zealand mountain trek as rescuers spot torchlight

Hopes for the safe return of a British man missing since he set off on a New Zealand mountain expedition almost a week ago have been boosted after rescuers spotted a torchlight. Eli Sweeting, 25, sparked a major search and rescue operation when he failed …

New Zealand’s Plan to Ban Social Media for Kids Suffers Setback 

A plan to stop children under 16 from using social media in New Zealand faced a major roadblock when one of the ruling coalition parties, ACT, refused to support it.  The idea came from Catherine Wedd, a member of the National Party, and had the backing of …

Barracuda names country manager for Australia and New Zealand

Barracuda Networks has appointed Dan McLean as country manager for Australia and New Zealand, where he will lead the cybersecurity company's sales strategy and market expansion efforts across the region. In his new role, McLean will focus on …

ASEAN, New Zealand set sights on comprehensive strategic partnership

Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN member states have expressed their support for New Zealand’s proposal to elevate bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). The commitment was made during the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Cooperation …

'Experienced Climber' Missing for 5 Days After Traveling on Solo Hiking Trip in New Zealand

NEED TO KNOW 25-year-old Eli Sweeting from Bristol, England, was reported missing after he didn’t return home on Sunday, May 4 The "experienced hiker" went on a solo hiking trip to Mitre Peak in New Zealand Search-and-rescue efforts resumed on …

Donations surge for Mountmellick charity fundraiser honouring man who died in New Zealand

Support is flooding in to a Laois family's charity fundraiser appeal, as they prepare for a huge night out in memory of a young man who died in New Zealand last year. David McDonald's family are holding a fun music filled celebration in Moloney…