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'It's a nightmare': Crackdown on unruly tenants not enough

One man said Kāinga Ora has let them get away with it for so long, nothing will change.

IRD scathing of commercial and industrial property tax hike

The change flies in the face of the Government's commitment to improving productivity.

Political Roundup: Will the rental tax cut improve life for renters or landlords?

OPINION: 'Of course, many MPs are landlords and will benefit from these new tax cuts.'

Wayne Brown calls on Chris Bishop to stop 'dopey mandate' on housing intensification

Chris Bishop said he will respond soon to the Auckland Mayor's request.

New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off

Density standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.

Two ministers clear giant $96m Hamilton purchase, new hub planned

Big new commercial hub and logistics centre is planned.

Letters: Housing costs driving crime; Ginny Andersen’s Mark Mitchell quip

OPINION: & cynical corporates: 'Reminds me of plastic tikis being sold in souvenir shops.'

ELE group collapse: Receivers’ report puts claims at $12.3m - who's owed money?

Buildhub, another labour hire business, had 60-70 staff. They were all sacked on Friday.

What you need to know about likely mortgage rule changes

The possibility of debt-to-income ratios being used has worried first home buyers.

'Living hell': Owners of The Ridge apartments try to sell entire building

Seven-level block with 60 car parks advertised 'as is': apartment owners try to exit.

The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi

Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.

The prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plans

Business people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.

Residential building consents fall from all-time high

Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.

'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans

A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.

'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks question

A subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.

Hospital architect unveils repurposed glasshouse home

Dunedin Hospital architect Tessa Kingsbury has popped the champagne in her new home.

Put a bung in it: Former homeowner tells new owner after $17k leaking pool claim

The ad said: "Beautiful homestead complete with swimming pool for those hot, sunny days."

Vermin and stench: Some NZers living in ‘homes unfit for human occupation’

Agencies described rundown homes cluttered with rubbish and infested with vermin.