New ZealandTrick-or-treat teens attack ex-priestHousing NZ is looking at security at one of its houses after an 83-year-old former priest was hit over the head with a porcelain tea pot on Halloween.06 Nov 09:00 PM
Small BusinessGovt targets 'incentives' for buildersBuilders may be forced to disclose any gifts they receive as rewards for buying building products as part of govt moves to drive down building material costs.06 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Houses are for those in most needWhen Housing NZ told Bella Bowden it wanted to put the state house she called home on the market, it started a chain of events that has now reached the courts.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ tenant told to pay $39kA former Housing New Zealand tenant who claimed to have raised $1 million to buy her home has been ordered to pay back $39,000.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnitary Plan: 'Paddocks are not for houses'Farm paddocks are not there to sprout houses, Franklin Local Board chairman Andy Baker told a meeting to wrap up the new planning rulebook for the city this morning.04 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandPre-1944 houses to get protectionA new heritage rule that controls the demolition of pre-1944 houses has got the nod from the Auckland Council.01 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandHousing Minister accused of 'squatting'Labour has accused Housing Minister Nick Smith of owing $10,800 in rent for "squatting" in a ministerial house after he resigned as a minister.28 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandFamily can stay for nowA heavy burden rests on Nathan Marsters' young shoulders - but finding a place for his grieving family to live is no longer one of them.24 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandExperts: Middle class the winnersNew rules for KiwiSaver subsidies to help people buy their first homes will help middle-class couples but will knock out lower-income families.12 Aug 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Bummer' as pair miss $10kPapakura couple Junior and Kim Sipeli have missed out on a $10,000 gift from the Government because they bought their first house two months too soon.12 Aug 05:35 PM
New ZealandTenants told to leave leaky heritage flatsHousing New Zealand says its heritage Symonds St Flats in central Auckland have leaks and all 34 tenants must leave to allow repairs or refurbishment.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandIncome-related rent subsidy extended to allSocial housing providers are objecting to Government plans to review all social housing tenancies every three years including homes run by private providers.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHarawira found guiltyMana Party leader Hone Harawira has been found guilty of failing to comply with a police instruction at an Auckland housing protest last year.25 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandHarawira 'ensuring safety'MP Hone Harawira denies a charge which followed a housing protest, saying he was using his car lights to protect three women on a roof.23 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandCourt shown housing protest footageVideo footage of chaotic scenes at an Auckland housing protest in which Mana Party leader Hone Harawira was arrested last year has been played to a court.23 Jul 06:06 AM
New ZealandState house tenants heckle SmithCalls of "shame" greeted Housing Minister Nick Smith when he arrived in Glen Innes to launch a redevelopment plan for the Tamaki area.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStill keen to make 'boat' go fasterAs a teenager growing up in Wellington I was captivated by the exploits of Peter Blake and his Ceramco New Zealand crew in the Whitbread race.09 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCold, damp and overcrowdedCold and damp conditions are adding to health problems, including pneumonia and tuberculosis, faced by residents of overcrowded homes.07 Jun 07:16 AM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Leasing falls shortGuaranteed rent is not enough to tempt landlords to lease their properties to Housing New Zealand, an investors' association says.25 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharities cleared to join state house marketPeople who apply for a state house may be directed instead to a charitable housing provider under a bill introduced in the wake of this week's Budget.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFixed-term contracts for all state tenantsAbout 3000 long-term state house tenants will be moved out into the private housing market under a surprise Budget move to put all existing tenants on fixed-term contracts.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWarrant-of-fitness for state housingThe Government has agreed to develop a warrant of fitness scheme to require rental housing to be warm, dry and safe.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRefugee may lose state housePastor Kafeba Mundele and his family may be pushed out of their state house because he earns too much money - but his income may be halved in September.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHousing New Zealand bids up priceHousing New Zealand has been criticised for outbidding first-home buyers at auctions. The state housing provider was among four groups of bidders on a two-bedroom property in West Auckland.04 May 05:30 PM
