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The travel ban on India lifts today, but those eligible to return home are finding it impossible to get flights. Audio

The Detail - Much has been said about New Zealand's construction costs contributing to our housing crisis. But there are reasons for soaring prices and no easy solutions.

Much has been said about New Zealand's construction costs contributing to our housing crisis. But there are reasons for soaring prices - and no easy solutions. 

March was the biggest month for house sales according to Trade Me data, but new lending restrictions are showing signs the market might be cooling. Audio

One of the government's own ministers has condemned some emergency housing, while taking aim at a system allowing moteliers to turn a quick buck at the expense of safety and a decent place to live. Audio

The United States has committed to cutting emissions by as much as 52 percent by 2030.

The Marshall Islands says it will ensure the Pacific voices are heard at today's US Leaders Summit on Climate Change.

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about Prince Philip's funeral pulling in viewers, the emergency housing crisis coming into focus; football fans vs…

Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge, including a woman being punched unconscious by another motel resident, putting her in hospital.

Opinion: The four teams involved in Super Rugby Aotearoa found another gear this weekend to produce the best matches of the season so far, Jamie Wall writes. Video

Analysis - A startling revelation shows up cracks in the testing regime just as the vaccine rollout comes under scrutiny, and National faces another bout of leadership speculation, writes Peter Wilson…

It’s a hard road finding the perfect parliamentary question, but this week had some pointers on tactics. 

The government's package of housing policy instruments is a long way from optimal. You might even call it a shambles, Norman Gemmell writes.

Time in paradise is up for Matatā residents living in a red-zoned debris flow risk area, after a plan change has deemed their land and family home uninhabitable.

Gisborne is struggling to find enough homes for its isolated population.

The US President announced limited measures to tackle gun violence in the United States, in what the White House described as a first step to curb mass shootings, community bloodshed and suicides.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is among 40 world leaders invited to a virtual summit on climate to be hosted by US President Joe Biden.