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He's running for council, but doesn't want your vote

The candidate has taken unusual measures to advocate for an important topic.

Insults fly after home owner refuses to pay tradie

The tradie retaliated by calling the home owner a “child molester” and a “con man”.

State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent

Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.

Minister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homes

The public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.

Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

The changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024

But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?

Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage

About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.

Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate

In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.

Australia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?

One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.

Ex-cop caught on CCTV not putting insulation into Dunedin home

An ex-cop has been revealed as the contractor who was caught on CCTV not putting insulation into the walls of a Dunedin home. Video / Supplied

Christmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys back

Chubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.

More Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQ

A spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.

Property Insider: New marae, waananga planned for Te Motu a Hiaroa/Puketutu Island

Next major step in rehabilitating the debased landscape where maunga were removed.

$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown

'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'

Court rejects $176k costs claim for Aotea Square apartment

'Disappointment' as court finds John Love's company wasn't entitled to the extra money.

Three retirement village issues NZ Shareholders Association is considering

'More transparency in cash-flow reporting: something we’re happy about, some way to go.'