Articles by Michael Burgess
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World
Watch: 'It's a disgrace' - Trump reacts after guilty verdicts in hush money trial
Friday, 31 May 2024, 9:08amWATCH LIVE: OUTSIDE COURT AFTER JURY’S GUILTY VERDICT Donald Trump became the first former US president...
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Sport
'So much belief': Warriors' recipe for epic upset victory over Dolphins
Monday, 27 May 2024, 1:36pmWhen Warriors coach Andrew Webster walked into the changing room ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Dolphins, he had a good...
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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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World
Recording of Trump's conversation exposes plan to buy the silence of Playboy model
Friday, 3 May 2024, 4:13pmNEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer...
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Sport
'Pumped for challenge': Warriors won't shy away from task ahead
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:01pmRest, refocus and try to rediscover their winning recipe – quickly. That’s coach Andrew Webster’s plan for the Warriors,...
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Sport
Racing bosses confident Ellerslie will be cleared
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:35amAuckland racing bosses are “very confident” Saturday’s Easter Handicap meeting will be held at Ellerslie. Ellerslie’s new...
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Sport
Rufer stomping incident: Phoenix survive controversial red card in win
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 4:11pmThe Wellington Phoenix have taken another step towards football history. With four matches to play, they have extended their...
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Sport
How new Auckland A-League club will use Premier League expertise
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 2:28pmCoach Steve Corica isn’t afraid to set the highest possible targets for the new Auckland A-League club, despite the intimidating...
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Sport
Carrington and Fisher poised for epic showdown at Paris Olympics
Monday, 19 February 2024, 4:03pmCanoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) are in line to send its biggest-ever Olympic team to Paris. After successfully navigating...
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Sport
The re-invention of Roger: Why the Warriors will take a patient approach
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 4:53pmThe Warriors will take a brick-by-brick approach with returning star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, wary of putting any extra pressure...
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Sport
'Unique opportunity': Radical design of proposed downtown stadium
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 9:42amThe global design team behind the proposed new downtown stadium at Quay Park believe that the arena could one day become...
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ZB Plus - Guest Opinions
Michael Johnston: The battle for free speech rages on
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:00pmThe Ardern Government was New Zealand’s most censorious in living memory. Following Brenton Tarrant’s murderous rampage through...
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Sport
The $9 million mega meeting: New race day in Ellerslie announced
Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:13amThe renaissance of the New Zealand thoroughbred racing industry has reached a new peak with the announcement of a new $3.5...
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Sport
Behind the Warriors’ plan to open themed NRL pub in Auckland
Friday, 19 January 2024, 4:18pmThe Warriors want to establish their own themed pub in Auckland – and are well-advanced on plans to find the ideal location. The...
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Sport
Shaun Johnson injury: Warriors half suffers pre-season ankle setback
Friday, 19 January 2024, 3:21pmWarriors’ halfback Shaun Johnson has suffered an injury setback, which could be a major disruption to his pre-season programme. The...
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Sport
‘We are fighting for our freedom’: Svitolina pays emotional tribute after ASB Classic final
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:15amUkraine tennis star Elina Svitolina said the plight of her compatriots fighting the war against Russia had helped her to...
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Sport
Coco Gauff on a path to greatness — but will always remember Auckland
Monday, 8 January 2024, 9:32amCoco Gauff is on a path to greatness — but she will always remember Auckland. In a decade or so from now, who knows where...
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Sport
ASB Classic: Gael Monfils facing difficult path in men’s draw
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 10:11amFrenchman Gael Monfils has an extremely tough draw on his long-awaited return to Auckland, while Canadian star Denis Shapovalov...
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Sport
Elina Svitolina searching for second miracle in ASB Classic final
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 9:35amElina Svitolina has achieved one miracle in Auckland – now she has to wait and see if she can manage another. The second...
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Sport
‘So surprised’: Kiwi born qualifier becoming local favourite at ASB Classic
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 3:47pmSwiss-Kiwi qualifier Lulu Sun has continued her head-turning run at the ASB Classic – and is fast becoming a local favourite. Sun,...