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EnergyHome has power to generate cashA $840,000 Whangaparaoa house is selling electricity back to the national grid, generating $127.75 in its first two months.06 Oct 11:15 PM
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WorldSouthern Sudan's plan for world's beast capitalSouthern Sudan's city planners have come up with a wild idea.19 Aug 05:30 PM
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LifestyleA career built to lastHaving made the jump from engineering to architecture, there was no stopping award-winner Ian Moore.28 May 04:00 PM
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