Open source boosts innovation, conference told.

More affordable homes are driving enthusiasm in property sales, but experts warn the relatively cheaper housing may not last.

Native katipo spiders are coexisting happily with a South African species.

TVNZ says it always intended to phase out the 45 second ad for TVNZ 7's 'Focus on the Economy' series over the next few days.

Labour has written to TVNZ asking it to pull an ad it says gives National about $1 million in free publicity.

Homes became more affordable in the last three months due to lower interest rates.