New Zealand'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sectorWorkers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.02 May 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuild Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora unitsGrant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.02 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora probing finances on four state house sites; changes at Mitre 10Kāinga Ora on accounts, aesthetics, Mitre 10 in Waikato, what price a Resido car park?29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state housesThe state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.24 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Container'-like Kāinga Ora homes shock residents'These are not containers ... they are fully functioning modern homes,' says Kāinga Ora.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultationCouncil says no parties adversely affected by the development.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow much abused Kāinga Ora rubbish dumping day will cost taxpayersFurther Kāinga Ora rubbish days are now on hold after locals took advantage.15 Apr 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A win for everyone': New Kāinga Ora houses popping upThree more projects are in the planning and investigation phase.14 Apr 03:18 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David SeymourThe Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.14 Apr 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuild Partners' job: Director says he's doing his best in tough market'Not a rogue contractor but a trusted partner with the Government that came unstuck.'12 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKāinga Ora takes control of four Build Partners' housing sitesThe move came after concerns subcontractors were not being paid.10 Apr 02:30 AM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.08 Apr 04:44 AM
CrimeDrug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homesHe also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.06 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora houseThe mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.02 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilding for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plansKāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouple terrorised by gang neighbour pleased with more Kāinga Ora evictionsThe homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.21 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandHousing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.20 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is this how the Govt treats our vulnerable disabled?; Kāinga Ora crackdownOPINION: Will this Govt succumb to foot-in-mouth disease?20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Evicted parents can only blame themselves; reaction to Peters’ Nazi Germany commentOPINION: 'Learn to behave and live in harmony with your neighbours.'19 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionCould this racecourse be replaced by thousands of new homes?A public meeting has been called by the local business association.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's a nightmare': Crackdown on unruly tenants not enoughOne man said Kāinga Ora has let them get away with it for so long, nothing will change.18 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandDrinking habits, Te Papa decision and Kāinga Ora | Focus Morning Buleltin March 19, 2024Our biggest boozing regions revealed, the pivotal decision weighing on Te Papa and Kāinga Ora is called on for tougher treatment of antisocial tenants in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHeraldWatch18 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandPetition calling for halt to Kāinga Ora homes on its way to ParliamentThe two and three-storey Kāinga Ora apartments are not family friendly, residents say.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora cans controversial social housing developmentDevelopment in Millwater has been controversial since the beginning.14 Mar 05:27 AM
New Zealand'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency saysA councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.13 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Wellington central apartment explosionFire and emergency are attending the fire on Church St.08 Mar 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time recordRental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Evict tenants who don't deserve state homesOPINION: It is all about your rights instead of acknowledging you have responsibilities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora chairman resigns amid ongoing review of agencyIt comes amid a Government review into Kāinga Ora's performance.29 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandMt Albert homicide: Man allegedly murdered at Kāinga Ora complex namedCourt documents named Joeli Rankin as the man who died.29 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandŌhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawalNgāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.28 Feb 10:05 PM
