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New home loans fall by more than a third despite bank cashback wars

Interest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.

Mayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'

The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.

'Soul-crushing': Residents air views on selling local reserves for housing

The deputy mayor said he heard one petitioner 'very clear'.

'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing

A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.

Letters: Upset about reserve sales? When did you last use one?

Our readers have their say.

Worst time for first home buyers since 1957 - report

It's official, it's harder for millennials to buy a home than baby boomers.

'Mansion effect': Region's richest pay 163pc above Lake Tarawera's average

OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in Rotorua

Cockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditions

The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.

Council threatens homeless motels with court action if they fail to comply

Rotorua's council is threatening court action against emergency housing motels. But why?

Revealed: The city Christopher Luxon believes 'needs to get sorted'

The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.

'I want out of here': Devastated residents fear proposal to sell reserves for housing

Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.

Secret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealed

Parties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.

Letters: Is Rotorua the main focus of the Govt's public housing surge?

Our readers have their say.

Eventual 'slums' or much needed homes? Govt buys two plots for 80 homes

More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?

From food waste to bioenergy: The $30m-plus 'gamechanger'

Seven commercial building consents valued at $3,870,000 were issued last month,

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on mayor's emergency housing letters

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.