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Lights on, nobody home: Three-storey Govt housing development still empty after seven months

The central Napier apartment block was completed in July, but no one's moved in yet.

Bryce Wilkinson: Why a simple granny flat for grandma is anything but simple now

OPINION: Homeowners must juggle complex rules, records and 10-year legal liability.

Plans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years away

Flaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.

'Appalling waste': Transitional housing complex to be torn down after $11m spend

In four years, 174 families lived in ex-motel Kāinga Ora paid $11m to buy and renovate.

'What is the point?': Pet bonds leave renters paying more while carrying risk

More than 1700 pet bonds have already been lodged through Tenancy Services since December.

Auckland developer Vanguard and Co plans $50m luxury apartment block

Vanguard and Co is developing a $50 million project of eight luxury apartments on Shelly Beach Rd.

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

Retired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratch

Christopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.

Demolition starts on historic Hastings building for inner-city housing

The $2.5m Hastings project will mix housing, offices and new public space.

At world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into view

New York Times: Government data indicates that Ningbo’s troubles are worsening rapidly.

Darcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirement

OPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?

Mary Holm: When to sell your rental property

OPINION: Property prices are down but you might wait years for them to recover.

Report: Housing confidence rises in 2026

A Cotality report shows 75% expect house prices to rise in 2026. Video / Herald Now

Gore campground residents told to leave as council shuts site this week

Residents have been told to vacate Gore Motor Camp by Friday this week.

Big caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposed

Cabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says he has 'sensible' solution to Auckland densification future

Bishop: 'You know me, I’m always a middle-ground kind of guy.'