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Housing revolution? Buying a home with a $500 deposit

Could the refreshed KiwiBuild scheme include a rent-to-own option?

Record disability spend not enough - advocates

The Wellbeing Budget has not lived up to its name for disabled people, advocates say.

New refugees stranded without homes to live in

Newly-arrived refugees have been caught up in New Zealand's long wait for social housing.

John Roughan: Spare a thought for our rough sleepers

COMMENT: Where do the homeless go when the chill arrives and rain turns to sleet.

Family of 7 living in tent with disabled kids pleads for help

How can it be that seven people including two disabled children are living in a tent?

'Go back to your own country': Woman in headscarf shoved at Auckland mall

'We just feel like after what happened in Christchurch, it's just not fair.'

Rogue landlord: Record $180,000 fine after nearly 200 complaints

She rented illegally converted garages but can't legally be blocked from being landlord.

Concerns about noise and safety at new Pet Refuge

$300k has been raised for a Pet Refuge in Auckland - but the neighbours aren't happy.

Rotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prison

Oranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.

Vicious racial road rage: Attack fractured child's skull

Fraser Milne admitted he wanted to kill after he felt the family damaged his car.

Alfred Ngaro on a date with Destiny and a new apology

Alfred Ngaro has apologised twice for his comments about abortion. He explains his views.

Hawke's Bay housing crisis: Renter's dream of a house bus punctured by Kiwisaver provider

"Because it is technically a vehicle they wouldn't allow me to access my KiwiSaver."

Investing makes an impact

Social bonds are a way to deliver services for improving environmental outcomes.

Google has been recording all your purchases for years

A secret feature has been discovered - and there is no easy way to turn it off.

Torrent of sexist abuse online taking toll: 'It's definitely getting more personal'

Two-thirds of complaints to internet watchdog Netsafe are made by women.

Editorial: Stopping bullying in schools starts at home

EDITORIAL: The ultimate responsibility for teaching values lies with parents & caregivers.