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Number of denied emergency housing applications rises
Renters United says the figures make 'a mockery' of Govt's claims about emergency housing.

Settle this household fight: What’s the best way to load a dishwasher?
Pots and pans? Sharp edges down? What belongs on the bottom shelf?

New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.

Homes from $49,500: House Me lowers prices of transportable residences
Bryce Glover of House Me explains what you get for your money and who is buying. Video / Michael Craig

Meet the retired couple who sold everything to cruise around the world
It might seem slightly insane, but it’s actually cheaper than buying a home.

Political Roundup: Should politicians get a big rise? Or a 7.5 per cent pay cut?
Many in Government are being hit with pay cuts or redundancies. Except Parliament.

Gen Z's gross laundry habit revealed
A new report shows a surprising number of people are guilty of this.

$5.4m starting price: Winton's new apartment plan for Wynyard Quarter
A new 12-level building is planned for the Pakenham St West/Daldy St corner.

How body appreciation improves your satisfaction
Reap the benefits practicing positive body appreciation can provide.

Picking the right houseplant to boost your mental health
Owning houseplants can brighten our lives - but not all plants have the same effect.

Brad Pitt's 'disgusting' habit revealed by former flatmate
The 90210 actor exposed his former flatmate turned A-lister in a recent interview.

Woman with Kiwi ties reveals her way of life on a remote island
The 21-year-old documents her life on the isolated island on social media.

'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers
'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'

Betrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings
'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.

Landlord who inherited dad's property wanted long-term tenant's bond
An 18-year tenancy went bad when her landlord's son inherited the house.

'I’m not the audience': Why Bill Nighy doesn't watch his own movies
New York Times: Why the actor prefers self-deprecation instead of discussing his art.

5 best winter warming drinks
From mulled wine to hot toddies, here are 5 warming liquids to imbibe this winter

Focus: Sky-high fuel prices persist
Drivers are feeling the pinch as petrol is set to stay pricey. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Cummins

Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.

Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.

Life-changing offer: Royal couple's shock UK departure
The princess and her family are moving to a new country for a job opportunity.