More concerts, Origin coming: What Eden Park’s big shift means for Auckland

Eden Park’s gearing up for more gigs, more goals, and more growth. The number of concerts allowed each year at Auckland’s Eden Park stadium will almost triple under new rules announced today by the Government. Under the new settings, the stadium will be allowed to host up to 12 large and 20 mediu…

High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

A fleet of 13 F50 foiling catamarans will tear around the Waitematā Harbour this weekend in SailGP’s return to New Zealand.  Last year was the first time Auckland hosted SailGP - drawing more than 25,000 spectators.  The City of Sails is the second stop of 13 across the globe for the 2026 season.…

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

New Zealand’s been making some big trade moves on the world trade stage recently. One of them is a possible minerals deal with the United States. The US is pushing to loosen China’s grip on critical mineral processing by building alternate supply chains. But with talks well underway, what will t…

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

Consumer NZ expects power prices to increase by about 5% this year.  It’s after households were already hit with a 12% increase to power bills last year.  But what does that all mean? Will it make winter that much colder? Will we have to cut back on groceries? Will people be able to afford the in…

‘Flush and forget’: Is Moa Point a warning for other wastewater plants?

Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater plant has flooded and shut down, dumping raw sewage into the south coast – this untreated discharge is set to continue for weeks.   Heavy rain overwhelmed the facility, built in the 90s, triggering beach rāhuis, health warnings, and exposing how climate-driven sto…

Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?

Insurers have begun their retreat as climate change bites. Back-to-back disasters in recent years have pushed insured loss into the billions and forced tough questions about what can still be covered. Homeowners in flood and coast-exposed areas are starting to see higher premiums, exclusions and …

‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat

It’s no surprise the upcoming election is a hot topic at Waitangi. But, the axing of the Treaty Principles Bill has eased tensions this year. Although, that hasn’t stopped Chris Hipkins taking aim at the government, calling it ‘anti-treaty’ so ‘therefore anti-Māori'. It’s all while a decision on …

Why our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'

New jobs data out today spells worry for New Zealand’s economy.  The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the December 2025 quarter – the highest since September 2015.  Most banks had expected unemployment to hold steady at 5.3%, ASB was a bit more bullish picking 5.2%.  It means 165,000 people were un…

How new licence rules could reshape young Kiwis' driving culture

It’s about to become cheaper, and easier, to get your driver’s license in New Zealand. Changes include scrapping the second practical test, a longer 12-month learner period for under 25s, new restricted periods, and an expanded zero-alcohol rule for all learner and restricted drivers – regardless …

Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's files have exploded back into the headlines with millions of newly released documents exposing elite networks and power dynamics. More than three million pages of material have been released – including documents, images and video. So, what does this mean for trust …