Written by Rachel Loo
Maintenance costs on high-rise façades could fall as rainfall helps AkzoNobel's new coating remove dust and stains in China.
Silicosis and lung cancer remain a threat as construction, mining and manufacturing workers face airborne particles from cutting and drilling silica materials.
Buyers chasing cheaper homes are pushing flood-risk properties ahead of the wider New Zealand market, even as lenders rely on insurance.
Earlier diagnosis could help patients benefit from therapies as blood tests and imaging make Alzheimer’s easier to spot before symptoms worsen.
Patients seeking jobs or care may face bias from chatbots, with a new study finding health stigma can skew AI outputs in subtle ways.
Australia and New Zealand are facing tighter construction labour supplies as data centre, defence and Olympic projects drive demand and cost pressure.
Wellington delegates will hear how hybrid work and AI are reshaping mental wellbeing and change programmes across major sectors.
Homeowners could face slower claims and lower payouts depending on which 10-year warranty they choose, NZIBS has found.
Wastewater testing suggests methamphetamine is driving millions of dollars in weekly harm, with workplace detections also rising nationwide.
Fuel savings have eased some site costs, but rising timber, cladding and pipework prices kept construction inflation in positive territory.
Wellington landlords face higher vacancy and weaker rents as Budget 2026 triggers a public sector office shake-up and slower growth.
Ignoring a prohibition notice over asbestos work cost a property owner NZD $32,000 after inspectors found repeated defiance in Auckland.
More than a third of farm safety checks found hazardous substances management needed improvement, WorkSafe says.
Patients face longer waits and higher costs as underfunded primary care strains health systems and worsens preventable disease.
Many Kiwi employers still lack family-friendly perks, leaving childcare support and remote-working options out of reach for most staff.
Private wealth is still chasing secure commercial assets as a steadier market and more aligned pricing set the stage for recovery.
Live camera analysis could help firms spot unsafe behaviour earlier, as the new platform targets transport, logistics and manufacturing across Australasia.
New government guidance warns mega data centres are now critical infrastructure, with a single breach risking banking, logistics and communications.
A worker's severe burn injuries have prompted WorkSafe's first pre-charge undertaking, forcing sector-wide safety measures across the electrical industry.
Retail investors can now get a slice of Auckland housing developments from just NZD $500, as Propopoly tests FMA-backed tokenisation.
