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The government is directing councils to loosen up their planning rules, allowing cities to grow both up and out, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.

New Zealand's economy is not headed for recession despite all the gloomy forecasts overseas, ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says.

A leaked study in Britain is warning of food and medicine shortages if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.

Economists went into panic mode today over the 'inverted yield curve' - RNZ Business editor Gyles Beckford explains what it is and why they're worried.

Today's international stories making headlines around the world.

Newsroom's Bernard Hickey explains the latest OCR drop, what it means, and predicts its direction a year out. 

Analysis - Indonesian researcher Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge says central government has failed to help thousands of Papuans displaced by ongoing armed conflict.

New York City's chief medical examiner is confident Jeffrey Epstein died by hanging himself in the jail cell, the New York Times reported.

Questions have been raised as to how US financier Jeffrey Epstein was able to apparently commit suicide in his prison cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Right now people suffering family violence face a battle to find the information they need to get help - but a one-stop shop could be the answer.

The case of a Canterbury man's tiny home will be a 'landmark' for the future of the structures in New Zealand, a manufacturer says.

Power Play - For a party that espouses open and transparent democracy, the secretive nature of the Greens' annual conference is a poor showing, writes Jane Patterson. Audio

Two Auckland city councillors say an increased police presence at Ihumātao has run roughshod over the prime minister's commitment to enter peaceful and honest talks with protesters. Video

The Green Party is doubling down to make a rent-to-buy scheme as part of the government's KiwiBuild reset.

Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply. 

Residents have been told to take their pets and medication as they evacuate the town of Whaley Bridge.

In today's world news - Osama Bin Laden's son reportedly killed, US places sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister, China's Army breaks silence on HK protests, and more.

A Whanganui migrant advocate has criticised an iwi leader for saying the city should house Māori before it takes on refugees - but the mayor say he has a point about the city's housing crisis. Audio