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Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment

OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab

Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory

FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.

Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'

Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.

On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way

We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.

Who's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?

One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.

'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire

A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.

Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'

Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.

76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone

'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'

Student's business website removed after violent past while insane exposed

The student was found not guilty due to insanity four years ago.

'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget?

Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.

'Real relief': Two teen hikers rescued after one swept down Ngatiawa River

They were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when the weather changed.

Opinion: The kit that fits - The century-old debate about women's sportswear

OPINION: Why do female athletes still have to dress to please men?

Opinion: Why opening moments will be crucial for Auckland FC in second leg of semifinal

OPINION: Can Melbourne breach Auckland FC's fortress after that narrow defeat?

Man charged with seven counts of arson after Masterton church fires

It comes after a manhunt for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.

'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaos

Damien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.

Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer

The customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions.

Watch: Famous filmmaker ramps up fight against luxury Wellington development

The Mayfair plans include 32 luxury apartments with a pool and gym.