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Construction of the new McDonald's restaurant in Awapuni, Palmerston North, expected to create 90 jobs in New Zealand.

Palmerston North to Get Fourth McDonald’s, Creating 90 New Jobs

Construction is underway on Palmerston North's fourth McDonald's restaurant, with the new outlet being built in the Awapuni suburb after receiving planning approval earlier this year. The development will be…

Sangeeta July 2, 2026

"Chefs and hospitality leaders stand on stage during the Michelin Guide New Zealand 2026 awards ceremony in Auckland, celebrating the country's first Michelin-starred restaurants."

New Zealand News

Samoan Restaurant Wins Michelin Star as Tala Makes History in New Zealand

Auckland restaurant Tala has made history after becoming the first Samoan-owned restaurant to earn a Michelin star, a landmark moment for Pacific cuisine and New Zealand’s newly launched Michelin Guide.…

Sangeeta July 1, 2026

National Home Energy Fund rooftop solar installation on a New Zealand home under the proposed solar loan scheme

Money New Zealand News

National Home Energy Fund Explained: How New Zealand’s Proposed Solar Loan Scheme Would Work

National is promising New Zealand households a new way to pay for rooftop solar, batteries, insulation and heat pumps, with a proposed Home Energy Fund that would spread repayments through…

Sangeeta June 25, 2026

Incident New Zealand News

A Remote Island, a DNA Match and the Mother Who Searched Nearly Three Years for Samuel McAlister

A New Zealand mother’s long search for her missing son has ended in the most painful kind of answer, after DNA testing confirmed that remains found on an offshore Coromandel…

Swikblog News Desk June 22, 2026

New Zealand News

Green Party Revises Tax Plan After $826 Million Costing Error in New Zealand

The Green Party’s latest attempt to overhaul New Zealand’s tax system has encountered an early setback after the party revised the financial projections behind its flagship tax package, reducing expected…

Sangeeta June 22, 2026

New Zealand News

Millions of New Zealand Phones to Receive Emergency Alert Tonight: What You Need to Know

Millions of New Zealanders are expected to hear a loud emergency warning on their mobile phones tonight as authorities conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system,…

Chetan June 14, 2026

New Zealand News

Auckland’s Gypsy Tea Room Faces Closure After 22 Years as Locals Rally to Save It

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A battle over the future of Auckland’s Gypsy Tea Room is turning into one of Grey Lynn’s most talked-about community disputes, with residents rallying to save…

Swikriti Dandotia June 12, 2026

New Zealand

How New Zealand Fans Can Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived with a bigger schedule, new host nations and a welcome boost for football fans in New Zealand: selected matches will be available free…

Swikblog News Desk June 12, 2026

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