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Auckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%

The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.

'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegally

Cleaning up the concrete and other waste is expected to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025

The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage

Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt

Watch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent

'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.

Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels

Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.

How conservatives beat back a Republican sell-off of public lands

Right-wing forces revolted to protect what they see as a symbol of American greatness.

Houses made from rice: Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution

Rice husk blocks insulate well, keeping homes warm in winter and cool in spring.

On The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family business

Fancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.

Insurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention

Auckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.

'A substantial breach': Builder's work under scrutiny after installing leaky gazebo

The builder argued there were defects with the gazebo design but the tribunal disagreed.

Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade

The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.

Kiwi storage chain owner sells up to Australian giant Kennards

Dave Tuke founded National Mini Storage in 1991. He was inspired by Australian stores.

18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest

Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.

NZ's most photographed hotel up for sale

One of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station

'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter