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School teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancy
The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.
'Deep, deep hole': Kiwibank economists call for more OCR cuts
Economists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.
Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground
Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.
WA housing crisis: 210,000 call homes unaffordable as rents soar
Rents soared 76% over five years, pushing tenants to outer metro areas.
Housing market stabilising as mortgage rates ease - Cotality
62% of suburbs recorded flat or rising median values for standalone houses.
Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes
The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.
'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.
'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages on
Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations
OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.
Opinion: Here are 4 ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
New Zealand faces its first major cold snap of 2025, stressing chilly homes.
Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
The Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.
Auckland residential property values drop 9%, new CVs to be released this week
Rates will rise by 5.8% from July 1, based on new valuations.
Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?
Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C
A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.
Hawke's Bay architecture shines at Te Kāhui Whaihanga awards
Sustainability and resilience were key themes in this year's architectural awards.
Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.
'Kick in the guts': Christchurch Mayor on rejected housing plan
Housing Minister Chris Bishop deferred decisions on three more council recommendations.
Funding to help Fordlands thrive
Up to 145 youths join free sports activities every Monday at Bellingham Crescent.
Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth
OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Real estate agent Ollie Wall and agency must apologise after complaint
Real Estate Authority committee decision: complainants' names, address suppressed in case.
'Not just a pretty face': Auckland reality TV star to fight crime through local politics
She advocates for free cat desexing and microchipping in Auckland.
'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000
A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.
'We are really rapt': Napier shelter secures $115k for pilot launch
A fundraising movie night and auction raised over $13,000 last month.
Govt crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants sees 63 terminated, 600% rise in warnings
Complaint response times drop from 60 days to less than 12.