A Kiwi author has won the backing of American billionaire Warren Buffet.

E tū says a few hundred people work producing plastic bags in New Zealand.

COMMENT: In world where everything is available, companies that deliver on experience win.

COMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.

Returning Silver Fern Laura Langman, new Coach Noeline Taurua and former Captain Katrina Grant talk about day two of the Ferns camp and the feel of a new team. / Greg Bowker

Property developers have unveiled their plans to revamp Mission Bay, to the concern of some locals.

The mother of a man with Down Syndrome is petitioning the Government to amend laws around Kiwisaver so that those with Down Syndrome can access their funds before the age of 65.

KiwiSaver funds can only be accessed at 65, but Tim is unlikely to live that long.

EDITORIAL: The $200m Mission Bay plan would give the area quite a different look and feel.

A major retail and housing redevelopment will mean big change to Mission Bay if approved.

Mt Roskill housing development announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford. / Dean Purcell

What the Korea Consulate is doing to bring a little bit of Korea to Auckland. / Doug Sherring

Asking people on the street about the banning of single-use plastic bags in a year's time.

Car gifted to Auckland beneficiary devastated by crash caused by alleged drunk driver. / Brett Phibbs

Retail companies react to Government's plans to phase out single-use plastic bags.

Single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Fonterra has cut its milk-price forecast by 5c to $6.70 per kg and says it won't pay farmers and investors a dividend for the second half of the 2018 financial year.

First look: Samsung unveils $2000 1TB smartphone with huge battery.

Group sets date for Pauline Hanson's first public appearance in New Zealand.

Brash to protesters: "Thank you for proving our case."

"I haven't had this much fun in a long time," Don Brash said.

Focus: Millionaire 21-year-old property investor's tips

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern comments on Wally Haumaha's appointment. / Mark Mitchell

Police Minister's Face Book comment suggests chumminess with Deputy Commissioner.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a new mental health facility for those with severe intellectual disability and mental health problems. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Toni Street's third child, a boy, has been born. Toni and Sarah Gandy of The Hits take us through her nursery.

Balmoral School Principal Malcolm Milner explains the reasons why teachers are striking and what needs to be done to meet their needs.

A gunman opened fire inside a crowded country-music bar in Southern California, killing 12 people, including a sheriff's deputy who had rushed inside to confront the shooter, authorities said. The gunman was later found dead inside.

COMMENT: Landlords certainly don't need access to someone's bank statements.

About 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.