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One economist says it's a clear sign that a more cohesive housing strategy is needed.

The housing market is picking up in activity but values are still flat, and that is likely to be the case for some time yet.

The Israeli military said two barrages of Iranian missiles were launched toward Israel with explosions heard over Tel Aviv.

Israeli tank shellfire has killed at least 51 Palestinians as they awaited aid trucks in Khan Younis, wounding dozens of others, the territory's health ministry says.

A round-up of news from around the region, including arrests in Nauru related to cyber info-stealing.

Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio

A youth advocate said the turnout at the hīkoi clearly showed the pain and trauma young people were experiencing.

Kiwibank economists say recovery is coming, but it's taking a lot longer than expected.

Nearly 10% of the Solomon Islands' government revenue is tied to tuna.

The London-bound plane had barely left the runway when it went down in the worst aviation disaster in a decade. Audio

An advocate says there are at least 140 young people in the city who do not have stable housing - some as young as 11 years old.

The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.

Paula Brown is waiting for answers about what happened to her son at a respite facility before he died of cardiac arrest.

Marines are usually only deployed domestically for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and the 11 September attacks.

Tensions over US President Donald Trump's immigration policies have been escalating for months. Here's the background.

The aggressive enforcement push, in addition to long-simmering tensions between Trump and California, contributed to a fraught weekend in LA, where protests became violent at times.

Government files also reveal a woman with previous convictions has smuggled children into the country. Audio

Analysis: Soon granny flats up to 70sqm will not need consents.

The agency says it will advise ministers if there are significant increases in hardship assistance.

It came as as Israel vowed to build a "Jewish Israeli state" in the occupied West Bank.

She has led the council since 2017.

But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.

A kaupapa Māori youth service is warning against benefit sanctions, saying they will mean people 'end up on the street'.

New Zealanders in Australia are ineligible for governmental support for general homelessness. Audio

The head of a group that helps the homeless fears proposed changes could push some young people into harm's way.