An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.

Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.

The islands don't yet have a back-up plan as a ship bringing in supplies requires repairs.

Experts: It's not uncommon for farms to have one or two rams that like to charge.

A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.

Kiwi tried to shove Gus' body into a supermarket bag in front of upset locals.

The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.

Tourists and residents should avoid eating mussels and oysters from affected beaches.

Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.

Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed a seventh victim.

State of emergency still acute in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay, PM says.

Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.

Minister says protest embarrassing. But now is busiest time on farms, organiser says.

Investors have been targeted with tax changes to help stem soaring house prices.

Just luck that no-one was seriously hurt or worse as dispute reaches climax, says owner.

Ross is still suffering the effects of being shot by his mate.

Find out where you could've bought a classic timber villa for just $15,000.

The biggest housing boom in two decades is taking its toll on first-home buyers: analysts.

Police urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.

There is a capital gains tax already on the books, it's just not enforced: Researchers

If you thought house prices were high, they could be about to rise even further.

Developers have been paying big bucks. Now homes are becoming too expensive for even them.

National wants to scrap new rental standards. Leading agent urges party to reconsider.

Labour calls landlord advice 'deeply disappointing' and letting down their fellow Kiwis.

There is still fun to be had under alert level 3, provided you do it responsibly.

Bay of Plenty woman packing dried pet food had her fingers burnt and crushed.

A farmhand was unjustly dismissed after being accused of animal cruelty.

Coastal land south of Auckland perfect for 'horsey' person or surfing Baby Boomer.

Westpac tips house prices to fall 7 per cent by the end of this year.

Canberra and Beijing have become increasingly embroiled in a bitter row.

A young Kiwi isn't letting the coronavirus slow him down as he buys his fourth property.

Hardship for renters and landlords expected to get worse, property investors say.

Three film crew from Avatar's cancelled film set say landlord unfairly pocketed $20,000.

Airbnb wants to match medical workers tackling coronavirus with safe places to stay.

There is confusion over whether tenants and house sellers and buyers can move homes.

Businesses and commercial property owners need to check their leases to see who pays.

Landlords and tenants urged to work together because both will need the other in downturn.

Settlements and house moving likely to be deferred but no official decision has been made.

New Zealand's lockdown has raised more questions than answers in the housing market.

Banks are urging any customers hit financially by the crisis to contact them early.

Bank drops one-year fixed home loan rate to 3.05 per cent.

Now some Airbnb owners have turned to targeting guests needing to self-isolate.

KiwiBuild flats are the "success story" of the Auckland apartment market, report says.

Humble Māngere home sets a record sale price above the million-dollar mark.

Family claim Airbnb rental owner discriminated against them based on their nationality.

Virus most likely candidate to topple Auckland's thriving housing market, economist says.

A Remuera couple recently made a $4m resale gain by selling their mansion.

House prices are on a longer winning streak than the All Blacks.

A simple New Lynn quarter acre block has sold for close to $2m as Auckland prices heat up.

House prices are flying again and threatening to play a big part in the election.

New business offers alternative way to get foot on the property ladder.

A luxury lodge on 330ha of coastal forest and limestone cliffs is up for grabs for $22.5m.

Landlords have been shifting the cost of cold houses on to taxpayers, health expert says.

Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.

New data unveils Goldilocks zone where houses are not too far away and not too expensive.

Will prices rise and which way are interest rates headed? Our experts give their take.

House price resurgence gains speed as pundits tip further rises this year.

Huge repair costs mean leaky homes are going unrepaired and putting lives at risk.

The country's biggest riser is not what you think.

This old homestead once included its own island. Now it looks set to fall to urban sprawl.

The weather is expected to clear on Sunday, just as holidaymakers head home.