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Rehearing sought in tenancy dispute over front yard cabin

Woman ordered to move cabin from the lawn of her rented home is challenging the decision.

Price and income cap changes for Kiwibuild announced

Minister of Housing Megan Woods announced a number of changes this evening.

Megan Woods weighs in on the plasterboard crisis

Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods on her task force to solve the plasterboard crisis. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Nix apartment block opens in Grey Lynn

The Nix is a new 32-unit 6-level block in Grey Lynn with all units to be rented long-term. Video / Dean Purcell

Gib crisis: Council cuts back on red tape

Alternative wall lining is being approved on-site to get through supply crisis.

Gib crisis: Fletcher chief explains

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor explains the gib crisis. Video / NZ Herald / Fletcher Building

Gib crisis: Struth, builder off to Australia for plasterboard

'Necessity is the mother of invention. Gib will lose ... a lot of loyalty.' - Rick Herd

Downsizing? 33sq m property up for sale in Grey Lynn

Would you buy a property that sits on just 33sq m of land?

The missing $300k: Families and tradies left in lurch by company collapse

Tradies and others who worked on Xmas Day are yet to be paid.

House prices 'most vulnerable in a long time'

Investment adviser says analysts will not be shocked by 'meaningful' fall in prices.

Ed Sheeran's bizarre building addition to 'Sheeranville'

Ed Sheeran's latest building structure might hint at his final resting place.

Housing bill to be watered down

Labour and National's landmark townhouse bill will be watered down.

Finance experts' verdict on $350 million Winton IPO

What's the reaction to developer Chris Meehan's audacious NZX/ASX listing plans?

Will house prices keep rising? All your housing market questions answered

Tony Alexander on the forces at play in NZ's housing market.

Spike in broken bones from DIY leads to warning from professionals

More people are breaking bones doing DIY projects around the home in Hawke's Bay.

Passion project: Ex-All Black and billionaire partner demolish waterfront home for new mansion

Separate office, spa and cinema room with a projector equipment anteroom planned.