Articles by Michael Sergel
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National
Some regions are being hit harder by rising insurance prices
Monday, 4 November 2024, 7:54amWellingtonians are having to set aside more of their incomes for insurance, as new figures show house insurance in the capital...
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National
Onehunga bus attack: Incidents a daily reality of Auckland trains and buses
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:01pmAs police continue to investigate the fatal stabbing of a woman on an Auckland bus, new figures reveal security and emergency...
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National
Queenstown could be days away from being called a “city”.
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 5:10pmEstimates, due out from Stats NZ on Friday, are expected to show Queenstown’s population has exceeded 30,000 people. Queenstown...
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National
The councils with the highest rates rises, and why
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:27amEvery local council in the country is raising its rates faster than inflation, with some councils raising their rates by...
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National
Insurance premiums on the rise, according to new data
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 9:36pmNew figures reveal vehicle insurance premiums are rising rapidly – far outpacing the rising price of vehicles, vehicle parts,...
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National
Pet owners hit hard by inflation, according to new data
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:33pmHouseholds with pets are being urged to budget for unexpected costs, as latest figures show they continue to be hit hard...
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Business
Consumers warned as power prices surge - Stats NZ data
Sunday, 12 May 2024, 5:37pmAs cold weather continues to grip the country amid uncertainty about power supplies, consumers are being urged to make sure...
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National
Cost of insuring a Kiwi home rising six times faster than incomes
Monday, 6 May 2024, 8:18amThe cost of insuring a home has risen six times faster than incomes over the past year and the cost of insuring what’s inside...
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National
Home insurance costs soar to highest level since Canterbury quakes- report
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 5:33pmThe cost of insuring a home has risen six times faster than incomes over the past year and the cost of insuring what’s inside...
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Politics
Vodafone defends against criticism from Wayne Brown
Friday, 21 October 2022, 7:14amVodafone is defending its mobile network against criticism from its most outspoken customer -- Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. In...
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Audio
Auckland in 100 seconds: May 5, 2015
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 7:13amGood news for Half Moon Bay commuters, police investigate a cell death and a British musical makes a splash.
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Audio
Auckland Agenda: April 22, 2015
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:51amWhere to next after the Alex Swney guilty plea - and could Takapuna Beach Holiday Park be here to stay?
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Audio
Auckland in 100 seconds: April 23, 2015
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 10:48amPorts of Auckland rubbishes Urban Auckland's claims, councillors deliberate on a signage ban, and a new precinct launches...
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Audio
Auckland in 100 seconds: April 20, 2015
Monday, 20 April 2015, 9:13amLosing the America's Cup pre-regatta, removing cars from Mt Eden, and considering an equestrian facility in South Auckland....
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: April 9, 2015
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 6:31amEngaging Asian Aucklanders in local politics, a rung on the ladder to reopening St James, and new plans to improve water...
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 24 March 2015, 5:11amThe plan for Auckland Council elections, where to next for Ports of Auckland expansion, and changing attitudes to recycling.
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: March 9, 2015
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:17amA last-ditch effort to save historic trees, older Aucklanders could be eligible for rates rebates and the fire season remains...
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Audio
Graeme Edgeler: Snowden allegations
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 5:55amBarrister Graeme Edgeler speaks to 九一星空无限talk ZB's Michael Sergel about Edward Snowden's recent allegations against Government...
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Audio
Bryce Edwards: Greens Male Co-Leadership Race
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 5:57amPolitical commentator Bryce Edwards talks to 九一星空无限talk ZB's Michael Sergel about Vernon Tava's decision to stand for the Green...
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Audio
Kevin Clements: Boko Haram alliance
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:10amNational Peace and Conflict Studies director Professor Kevin Clements talks to Michael Sergel about Boko Haram's alliance...
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: March 3, 2015
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 1:05pmRight-wing councillors slam transport debate, hard-edged westies rock out at Mt Smart, and now's your chance to buy a zoo.
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: February 25, 2015
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 5:09amCouncillors are accused of forgetting the suburbs, the Volvo Ocean countdown begins, and it seems we haven't give up on snail...
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: February 26, 2015
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 5:20amQE Square could be subject to a judicial review, young people don't seem to be up to the play with biosecurity, and fruit...
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Audio
The Auckland Agenda: February 24, 2015
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 5:10amOn today's Auckland Agenda the city's foreign affairs are compared to that of Australian states, more reasons not to run...
