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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour criticised the airline, saying it should go back to the basics. RNZ / Mark Papalii Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. The airline ... <a title="David Seymour renews call to sell government Air NZ’s shares after half-year loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/david-seymour-renews-call-to-sell-government-air-nzs-shares-after-half-year-loss/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour renews call to sell government Air NZ’s shares after half-year loss">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour criticised the airline, saying it should go back to the basics. RNZ / Mark Papalii Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. The airline ... <a title="David Seymour renews call to sell government’s Air NZ shares after half-year loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/david-seymour-renews-call-to-sell-governments-air-nz-shares-after-half-year-loss/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour renews call to sell government’s Air NZ shares after half-year loss">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour criticised the airline, saying it should go back to the basics. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. The airline ... <a title="Deputy PM David Seymour renews call to sell govt shares after Air NZ’s big half-year loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/deputy-pm-david-seymour-renews-call-to-sell-govt-shares-after-air-nzs-big-half-year-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Deputy PM David Seymour renews call to sell govt shares after Air NZ’s big half-year loss">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Sky TV has made a strong first-half profit and is on track to pay shareholders a full year dividend of at least 30 cents a share. While it expects trading conditions to remain challenging, Sky TV chief executive Sophie Moloney said earnings growth would continue into the ... <a title="Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/sky-tv-trumpets-major-turnaround-with-52-4m-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prediction markets are where punters wager money on the possibility of future events – but New Zealand is declaring some of them illegal. Andrey Popov / 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has cracked down on two hugely popular online prediction markets, declaring them illegal here. The Polymarket and Kalshi platforms are ... <a title="Why betting on top online prediction markets is now illegal in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/why-betting-on-top-online-prediction-markets-is-now-illegal-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Why betting on top online prediction markets is now illegal in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Air New Zealand said the result was driven by disruption due to grounded aircraft. (File photo) AFP/ William West Air New Zealand has slumped to a half-year loss as it continues to face severe disruption due to grounded aircraft, with challenges likely to continue in the short-term. The airline posted a ... <a title="Air New Zealand swings to half-year loss amid severe fleet disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/air-new-zealand-swings-to-half-year-loss-amid-severe-fleet-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand swings to half-year loss amid severe fleet disruption">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A man who could no longer afford his car payments complained to an external dispute resolution provider. Caitlin Regan/Flickr A man who took out a loan for a car but was unable to make the repayments when he lost his job has had the default interest and fees charged refunded. The ... <a title="What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/what-can-you-do-if-you-cant-afford-a-loan/" aria-label="Read more about What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Women – and particularly younger women – are being left behind in the property market, a situation that could exacerbate wealth gaps over time. RNZ Whangārei woman Kate recently became a solo homeowner, after her relationship ended. While being able to keep her family home has given her some stability, it’s ... <a title="Young women being left behind in property market" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/young-women-being-left-behind-in-property-market/" aria-label="Read more about Young women being left behind in property market">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Consumer survey found that almost half of respondents said the price of their latest power bill was not fair and 46 percent of New Zealanders thought gentailers’ profit levels were not justified. RNZ / Lauren Baker Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at ... <a title="Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/is-it-fair-that-prices-rise-as-power-companies-bank-profits/" aria-label="Read more about Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to lines and transmission charges. The country’s biggest power generator returned to profitability in the half-year ended December, posting a bottom-line profit of $227 million, compared ... <a title="Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/meridian-warns-households-could-face-power-bill-increases-up-to-seven-percent/" aria-label="Read more about Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. AFP / Brendan Smialowski New Zealand exporters are relatively better off after the latest tariff move from the United States. NZ Post wrote to exporters on Wednesday morning, explaining how the ... <a title="What do Trump’s latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/what-do-trumps-latest-tariffs-mean-for-new-zealanders/" aria-label="Read more about What do Trump’s latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Steel manufacturer and distributor Steel and Tube has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it’s seeing signs of light at the end of the tunnel. Key numbers for the 6 months ended December compared with a year ago: Net loss $12.4m vs net loss $14.0m Revenue $211.9m ... <a title="Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/steel-and-tube-still-in-the-red-but-outlook-brightens/" aria-label="Read more about Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens">Read more</a>
