"There's a shared view that house price growth has been unsustainable," Robertson said.

"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.

Police could issue infringements to those who are not wearing a mask.

One man said he had been waiting in line for about two and a half hours.

"We can get through this. We've done this before."

Extraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM

'I don't know if they can survive there. They have nothing' - Afghans wait for evacuation.

There are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.

Restaurant Association says staff shortages are still prevalent in the industry.

MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.

Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.

Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.

Vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries will be able to arrive from early next year.

Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.

"It would focus the system on achieving that target and hold the Government to account."

Allies could have pursued an elimination strategy, but they didn't.

"It is the contracted workers ... proving the most challenging and difficult to budge."

It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.

But Kāinga Ora has defended the spend, saying it has been received well by the community.

Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.