Immigration & Jobs: New Zealand’s immigration authority has launched five sector-specific job portals for foreign workers covering healthcare, education, science, engineering and seasonal fruit-and-veg roles, aiming to make it easier to target vacancies by industry. Visa Rules: NZ has clarified Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) work-location rules, allowing approved workers to temporarily work outside their listed location for up to 30 working days in any 12-month period before a new job check is needed. Education Oversight: Education Ministry whistleblowers say they will feed into an Office of the Ombudsman investigation after claims of staff being told not to record sensitive communications in writing. Transport Policy: The Green Party unveiled a $4b passenger rail plan, including an Auckland–Wellington overnight service, Christchurch–Dunedin passenger rail, and extending Te Huia to Tauranga by restoring and upgrading existing lines. Cost of Living Politics: Reporting highlights pressure in the Tāmaki Makaurau Māori electorate, where food bank demand is rising even among working whānau. Business & Tech: NEXTDC completed a large convertible notes raise to fund its AI data-centre pipeline in Australia, underscoring the capital intensity of high-density computing.