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'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims

'Another fridge and freezer full of food to chuck out and replace.' - apartment resident

'Unliveable': UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare

The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly

'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed

The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.

Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals

'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket

'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.

Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks

'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key

Difficult tenant warned she may not get name suppression again

A tenant abused her landlords and attacked their marriage.

Where is it cheaper to own than rent in NZ?

In areas such as Wairoa, Kawerau, Ruapehu, and Tararua its cheaper to buy than rent.

Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor

Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.

Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses

Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.

'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard

Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.

'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed

Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.

Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt

Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.

Darcy Ungaro: Is this the right time to buy a house?

OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.

Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster

Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.

Opinion: There's more to solving the housing crisis than upping supply

OPINION: A closer look at the web of factors that influence house prices and rents.