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The Green Party says it will overhaul the building code and work towards net zero energy new buildings by 2030 in order to accelerate the transition to a low carbon future if it is elected.

Political parties increasingly agree that new approaches in the justice system - on prevention, prisons, deterrence and drugs - is needed, but exactly how it should change is up for debate.

More schools have signed up to the government's donation scheme for 2021 leaving just 99 eligible schools outside the scheme next year.

Analysis - On its three key issues, Labour has failed to match its own promises and goals, writes Tim Watkin.

Not even Covid-19 has put a stop to runaway house prices - with first home buyers spending up to $200,000 more than expected for their first home.

Labour has announced its housing plans today, largely continuing with its previous policies but also introducing building energy certificates and an earthquake remediation service.

The Labour coalition government promised to address ballooning house prices and help aspiring home buyers take the first step. Eva Corlett looks at whether it has kept its promise.

NZ's government says it will provide more support for Pacific language projects.

The National Party is promising to set a strategic policy on water storage, and spend $600m over three years on planning and infrastructure.

A Japanese man has pleaded guilty to murdering nine people after contacting them on Twitter, in a high-profile case that has shocked the country.

The question of whether cannabis should be legal has divided New Zealanders for years, but what does the Pacific community think of the bill?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged residents to obey rules imposed to tackle a rapidly accelerating second wave of the coronavirus outbreak, or risk facing a tougher lockdown.

The new policy outlines what steps are required before new tech can be trialed or introduced - or extra capability added to existing technology.

Even as Australian netball's indigenous round comes under fire, Silver Fern Maia Wilson believes a celebration of our diverse netball culture would be a good thing. And she's not alone.

National would bring in a zero suicides strategy and install New Zealand's first minister for mental health if elected.