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'Swiftest rise in a decade' as cost of building a new home soars

Steep surge in costs with no relenting anticipated for the rest of the year.

Sri Lanka crisis: New president a divisive choice

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe steps into the role of his former ally.

Serial fraudster hit with 15-year companies ban after latest lies

It is the second longest company directing ban ever handed down.

Shane Te Pou: Is the Trump hangover finally beginning to subside?

OPINION: There are signs conservative voters are turning away from the former President.

Sideswipe: Miffed muffin

A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

'It's the prices': Young Kiwis ditch Auckland and Wellington for cheaper houses

Why Christchurch is one of the most affordable places in NZ to buy a home.

Herald morning quiz: July 21

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Euthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability Commissioner

A total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.

Jason Pine: How NZR turned the All Blacks fallout into an even bigger mess

The All Blacks loss on the field has spilled over into areas it never should have.

'Rubbish game': All Blacks great on what's wrong with rugby

Ian Kirkpatrick opens up on his concerns for rugby and the All Blacks.

'Absolute hell': UK burns on hottest ever day

London Fire Brigade declared a 'major incident' as large fires raged across the capital.

Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin

Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.

Methanol poisoned teens in South African tavern

Industrial solvent found in the bodies of those who died in and around East London bar.

Landlord pitched tent under house and refused to leave

Brian Clement believed his rental agreement gave him the right to stay.

A speeder, an argument and his gun licence: Why police said sorry to businessman

The man was stopped by police - and three days later he got a letter that shocked him.

'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent

'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'

Mike Hosking: Think big Christchurch - city's future is what we could only dream of

OPINION: Christchurch is every bit the gateway to the country as Auckland is.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: NZ's future leaders ready to be heard right now

To witness rangatahi speak out about their reality gives great hope for the future.