It turns out size does matter. The AI data centre debate hits NZ
Data centres are not a new phenomenon, but hyperscale AI data centres? Well, that's a whole other conversation. There are currently no AI hy...
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20 of 1,345 episodesCRL: The long road to Auckland’s big city future
It feels like Auckland is entering its big city era. New Zealand's largest transport infrastructure project ever, the City Rail Link will op...
Is 5.6% unemployment just the start of a longer slump?
Unemployment has risen again – and it's worse than everyone expected. Stats NZ figures show the unemployment rate increased to 5.6 per...
Can Luxon repair the damage with small business before the election?
The Prime Minister is in damage control mode after telling struggling business owners in Rotorua to "be adult". Christopher Luxon made the r...
‘It’s a stupid policy’: Union slams Act’s proposal to remove disruptive students
Act wants to give teachers the legal power to remove disruptive students from the classroom. Staff would be able to use "reasonable force" t...
The South Island’s economic power play ahead of Election 2026
It's a battle of the islands to become New Zealand's economic engine room. All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have launched a joint...
Do school uniform rules do more harm than good?
Go onto any parents group in the country and you'll find comments about arbitrary school uniform rules. Socks falling down, no scarves in cl...
The $30b time bomb facing the next Govt
New Zealand's superannuation problem is something that constantly rears its head. Whether it's abolishing MPs' gold-plated super scheme, if...
Should the Government extend fuel support as prices dip below $3?
91 petrol is set to stay below $3 a litre for the fourth week in a row, and that means the $50 weekly fuel payment for working families shou...
Critics say National's promise of 30 weeks parental leave isn't enough
The National Party has promised to gradually extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected. That would see the entitl...
Why a narrow strait could tip the Middle East crisis further
The conflict in the Middle East is widening fast. Yemen's Houthi rebels have targeted Saudi Arabian ships in the Red Sea - threatening to cu...
Is now the best time for first-home buyers to act?
New Zealand's housing market remains firmly in buyers' favour. Sales activity is continuing to weaken and property values are showing little...
Is the Fast-track Act delivering growth or creating problems?
The Fast-track Approvals Act has been in force since December 2024, and it was sold as a simpler, faster way to get projects moving. Since t...
Why inflation is up again and what’s really driving it
Inflation has hit 4.1% - the highest level in more than two years. Economists had expected it surge to somewhere between 3.9 and 4.1 percent...
Spain lifted the Fifa World Cup trophy - but did controversy steal the show?
Spain have beaten Argentina to win the Fifa World Cup for the second time in history. It caps off a tournament that delivered drama on the p...
Are voters looking for politicians or celebrity in 2026?
The idea of a celebrity running for office is nothing new. All over the world, ex TV stars, movie icons, and comedians try their hand at a n...
How H5N1 reached NZ and what it means for our birds
H5N1 bird flu has landed in New Zealand. The positive result from a brown skua found at Wellington's Petone Beach is the country's first cas...
The part of politics Paul Henry admits he’s not ready for
Ex broadcaster Paul Henry is running for Act in the upcoming election. He stood for National in 1999 but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Br...
Is NZ’s supermarket duopoly our biggest cost of living threat?
Don't you think it's time for New Zealand to have more supermarket options? The Government's announced a new guide for international chains...
What Trump's next move could mean for Iran and its neighbours
The United States has unleashed its biggest round of strikes on Iran in weeks. The US has said it struck about 140 Iranian military sites &n...