Big energy upgrades for new houses from November
Experts estimate up to $25,000 could be added to new builds.
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Pacific Islands ask for debt relief to help NZ hit Paris goals
Debt costs have hit Pacific Islands hard, but they have a plan, which could help NZ.
Outlaw gangs to make NZ a safer place, says former drug kingpin
Billy Macfarlane says a tougher stance on gangs is needed.
'Thrashed to death': 10 years on - Why is Kim Dotcom still in NZ?
The case of Kim Dotcom toils on with no end in sight.
Foodstuffs boss hits back at 'incorrect' claims of supermarkets profit
Chris Quin says Foodstuffs' food price reductions are a "multimillion-dollar investment".
Who is Simon Henry? Inside the world of the man who insulted Nadia Lim
The DGL chief executive, who insulted Nadia Lim, has gone to ground.
Watch: Fisherman catches kingfish off bridge with bow and arrow
The remarkable catch has gone viral in a video online.
Winds thwart Nasa's Wanaka balloon launch
Stadium-sized super pressure balloon prepared for an ascent to 33km above the Earth.
Foodstuffs commits to reducing food prices by 10 per cent
Supermarket operator will roll back prices on more than 100 groceries.
'Further insult to injury': Nadia Lim says Simon Henry never called her to apologise
Meanwhile Lim is isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19.
Odesa pounded with bombs, siege of Mariupol steel mill continues
Russia attempting to cut supply lines and weapons shipments critical to Kyiv's defence.
Auckland Airport's big build: How $300m transport hub will affect travellers
Transport hub and new baggage hall allows for integrated terminals.
Charles steps up: Queen delegates opening of UK Parliament for first time
Pomp and pageantry go on as the Queen misses the State Opening of Parliament.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
The Magnificent Seven: The Knight and Dames Jacinda Ardern didn't want to mess with
OPINION: The group of leaders who took on Jacinda Ardern - and didn't lose.
Sideswipe: One-in-a-million coincidences
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
The broken public healthcare system leaving women in pain
One woman was told her pain was all in her head. It was - in fact it was a brain tumour.
Climate change: Why there's a new legal risk for directors
Expert warns boards are not well prepared for the new climate reporting regime.
The good and bad in imposing congestion charges on motorists
Only eight cities in the world already have some form of congestion charging.
Global cosmetics giant Sephora may expand to Wellington
The beauty retailer already has three stores in Auckland.
IT boss: I hoped they'd never find out I was 'trailer trash'
Vanessa Sorenson says the technology divide is getting bigger.
Brooke van Velden: Young Kiwis losing hope of a future in NZ
OPINION: Act deputy says grow Budget pie, don't just slice it - and raise retirement age.
Opinion: The non-Covid reason Wellingtonians are working from home
Some office workers had to abruptly leave their buildings long before the virus arrived.
Why anxiety is like an addiction - and how to break the habit
Happiness Editor Matt Heath meets psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer.
Kit Howden: How about vision and democracy for our parks?
OPINION: Parks advocate puts a case for managing our 40,000 hectares of open space.
Revealed: Full border reopening to move forward from October to July
It comes as a raft of changes to immigration settings are expected.
Richard Prebble: Does Andrew Little know how radical his policy really is?
The goal should be performing more elective surgery.
Congestion charges: Auckland mayoral candidates give their views
A poll of readers found 75 per cent against a charge but the six candidates were split.
Police spike car after chase in St Heliers
This evening police spiked two vehicles, one in Auckland and the other in Upper Hutt.
Remote car-stopping technology a crime 'game changer'
When to chase, and when to hold back: Remote car-stopping tech could be a 'game changer'.
Dirty dishes: Axe-wielding dad threatened to chop up son
Enraged over kitchen chores, a dad assaulted his twins and chased them with an axe.