Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Transpower says recent electricity generation simulations should not trigger panic, over declining gas supply.

Two of three tests show improvements, looking a decade ahead into how our systems will cope with demand.

But the third - the winter energy margin - finds worsening conditions, year-on-year.

Transpower's James Kilty says it's not a big deal.

"The tests include a buffer, so the fact that we're dipping slightly below the buff...

New research has been conducted into our texting habits - and it's raised a few eyebrows.

A survey by BNZ indicates New Zealanders were responding to notifications in a variety of awkward locations, with one third of respondents replying in the bathroom, 41 percent in the middle of face-to-face conversations and 28 percent while in meetings. 

Etiquette expert Anna Musson says many of us are terrible at multitasking, and pickin...

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation. 

The Government recently announced 'coward punches' will be treated as a new offence, giving offenders longer sentences.

The reform makes good on a National and NZ First coalition promise.

Paul Goldsmith says the Government's hoping to disincentivise these 'unacceptable' attacks.  

"We're going...

An Australian jury has begun its first day of deliberations in the trial of Erin Patterson - accused of deliberately manufacturing a murderous mushroom lunch.

She's facing three murder charges and one of attempted murder over the toxic meal she served her estranged husband's relatives.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's just over an hour left of deliberating time today.

"4:15 Melbourne time is when they will wrap...

There's concerns not all landlords will comply with the Healthy Homes standards set to kick in tomorrow.

New rental compliance standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, and moisture in rental properties will come into effect from July 1.

NZ Green Building Council CEO Andrew Eagles says it's likely a significant percentage of homes won't meet the standard by the deadline.

"There's been an awful lot of assessments and work and ...

The Trump Administration has hit out at reporters pushing back against their official line on Iran. 

US President Donald Trump continues to insist the strikes from the US obliterated Iran’s nuclear sites – a stance Iran’s Supreme Leader claims is exaggerated.  

Fox News’ Pentagon Correspondent Jennifer Griffin questioned Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a press conference, asking if the White House was certain all th...

The high street tailor "Crane Brothers" has been a fixture on the street for years - and it will remain so for even longer.

Murray Crane - the man behind the business - has signed to keep the business in it's current location for another 25 years. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "[on High Street] we're seeing tenancies being refilled and leases being signed."

Crane said that despite the CBD's post-COVID drop in footfall, he...

CEO Sir Russell Coutts has today announced the City of Sails as the second stop of next season's world tour.

Auckland Unlimited revealed their million-dollar investment to the January regatta, which returned $5million.

Head of Major Events Michelle Hooper told Heather du Plessis-Allan that they're looking to do it all again and continue to have Auckland host in the future.

She says the intention by all parties is to have Auckland h...

A former Speaker of the house is being taken to the High Court for musical torture during the 2022 anti-mandate protest.

A girl from Northland, who was 11 at the time, says Mallard weaponised songs like Disney's Let it Go - causing mental anguish, humiliation and de-humanisation.

Her lawyer, Tudor Clee says blasting someone with music is a military-style torture technique.

He says this is the first time this technique has been inte...

A draft Inland Revenue briefing supports lifting the GST rate if required - and notes tax credits could help people on lower incomes.

The IRD briefing also brought up the lack of a capital gains tax, but did not endorse any specific view on it.

Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Heather du Plessis-Allan that lifting GST is a fast and efficient way to raise revenue.

But he says while quick, it's much harder on lower-income people.

See ...

Hopes Canterbury's aerospace sector will continue going from strength to strength, with a permanent test flight space confirmed at Tawhaki. 

The National Aerospace centre, west of Banks Peninsula, can now hold tests without continual re-permits. 

Tāwhaki executive director John Holt told Heather du Plessis-Allan this helps remove red tape and paperwork, adding that it's difficult in the early construction stages, to find ...

There’s a strong chance that this has been Moana Pasifika's best and last season in super rugby. 

Do you want them to have another one? 

And if so, how much should the taxpayer put in to save it? 

Would you pay $7million? Because that’s apparently what they’re short. 

The Whānau Ora money is gone and it's understood that Sky is pulling its sponsorship of half a million dollars a year. 

World rugby also want...

New data shows Nigel Farage and the Reform Party would win more seats than Labour and the Conservatives in the next general election.

Political analysts have revealed that Farage and Reform would win 278 seats if a general election were to take place tomorrow - the most of any party. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the next election is four years away - but Prime Minister Starmer's team should be taking this data into accoun...

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

We recently found out Whānau Ora funding has been used to fund Moana Pasifika. What do we make of this?

15-storey apartment buildings will soon go up in some Auckland suburbs near strategic train stations - and the locals aren't happy. Are the detractors being NIMBY...