'It's really cheap to build here, it's nuts': Expat Kiwi on why she won't rush home
Outfit with own supply chain would force pricing rethink, says expert.
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Council, builder, developer sued for $36m over defects
Developer, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.
'Gobsmacked': Former KiwiBuild boss suing Housing Ministry for dismissal
Barclay was extremely disappointed MHUD had divulged details of an employment matter.
Former KiwiBuild head resigned amid 'leadership complaints'
The reason for Barclay's resignation on January 18 had previously been unknown.
KiwiBuild ballot 'temporary measure' admits Twyford
Of the 98 KiwiBuild homes offered for sale in 2018 ballots, 48 have not been sold.
Student lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rents
Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".
'Pretty gutted' – Twyford on missing first year KiwiBuild target
The Govt promised to build 1000 by July but Twyford is only expecting 300 to be built.
Auckland waterfront 'do-up' offers stunning city views
Century-old Auckland waterfront home needs renovating, but has a CV of $1.9m.
Why man smashed windows of a house he helped build
Matthew Healey picked up rocks on the site and hurled them at 20 double-glazed windows.
Govt taking right steps to ease obscene housing crisis: study
Tauranga and Auckland are among the top 10 least affordable cities in the world.
Tiny houses: Rent-to-buy cheaper than weekly rent in Auckland
Finding it hard to break into the Auckland property market? Tiny houses could change that.
REINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild interest
REINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild involvement
Mega urban development agency announced
Councils will be consulted but will not have power to veto Government plans.
Government's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: Twyford
The new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.
Bridges says Labour 'woefully underestimated' KiwiBuild
PM says the claim Labour undercosted its KiwiBuild policy by $18 billion is incorrect.
Just what is NZ's newest Ministry?
The Opposition is already labelling the department a dud.
Four-year battle: Hunger strike threat over leaky home
Leaky home couple give council hunger strike deadline. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tamihere calls mixed housing 'social engineering'
Should state homes be lumped into big housing estates or blended into the community?
Thousands queue to look inside The Block NZ homes
Thousands of people lined up to see The Block NZ houses today.
Fletcher Building builds five houses in five days
The country's largest residential house builder has constructed five houses across five days, including electrical wiring and plumbing.
KiwiBuild apartments in Onehunga to be balloted
The apartments are due for completion next year and will be priced from $380,000.
First KiwiBuild open home attracts hundreds
First KiwiBuild open home attracts 500 hopefuls - and all main banks.
Massive housing plans for Auckland suburb
10,000 new homes over 15 years, including 2400 Kiwibuild homes.
Carters chasing Bella Vista director for more than $1m
Carters is chasing Bella Vista Homes director Danny Cancian for the more than $1 million.
Take a glimpse inside the first completed KiwiBuild home
18 "modest starter" homes in Papakura finished and up for ballot soon.
How to get a $650k KiwiBuild-style house down to $300k
Infrastructure NZ boss Stephen Selwood looks at the lessons from a Houston development.
Climate change exacerbating infrastructure deficit
Gridlock, lost production and unaffordable housing are symptoms of infrastructure deficit.
Sydney house price drop: Could it happen in Auckland?
Economist says price drop could happen but a decrease was unlikely in current climate.
Mt Roskill housing development announced
Mt Roskill housing development announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford. / Dean Purcell
More homes on the way, should help ease housing crisis: council
Big jump in the number of new Auckland homes given approval to be built.
Govt to rebuild Greys Ave 'slum'
The 61-year-old building houses 87 units currently, the redevelopment will boast 280 units
Local Focus winter hacks: Moving the hot stuff around
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says push the heat around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hack: The $40 thermo blanket
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says cover your windows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Foreign workers mooted for KiwiBuild
Easier visa process for foreign tradespeople proposed to speed up KiwiBuild.