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Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach

Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.

'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highway

The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal

Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.

$400m Progressive Home Ownership scheme under pressure

Pushing for targets the $400m shared equity home scheme under fire over priorities.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Only luck has prevented more tragedies like Loafers Lodge

OPINION: Boarding houses were common in many New Zealand towns and cities after the war.

300 new homes: Council to review revised plans for Bethlehem reserve

Parau Farms is still seen as necessary to help address the city's 'critical' shortage.

How do we get the balance right between housing and heritage?

A form of urban intensification will still play a role in New Zealand’s planning.

Opinion: Why the rental crisis is a national disgrace

Opinion: Kāinga Ora’s home ownership schemes deserve more taxpayer money.

Why one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff

'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney

'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years

Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'

Elder housing units in Katikati to be replaced

Works begin in Heron Cres to replace 11 units.

'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first home

Liam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.

'Silver lining': What 2023 has in store for first-home buyers

"The share of first-home buyers taking out mortgages has been strong in last six months."

Premium stories of 2022: Simon Bridges' stately Tauranga home for sale for $3.9m

The house was listed last month, before the shock announcement he's quitting politics.

Jo Raphael: Plan changes will be good for our cities - let’s grow up

OPINION: Jo Raphael asks, if not here, then where?

Retirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profit

More than 250 new units being built in big expansion.

After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce

'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.

'Major step forward’: Govt puts $147m towards housing - about time, says developer

Funding for crucial infrastructure to help deliver more than 3000 new homes confirmed.