PoliticsKainga Ora nightmare neighboursA Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant said her accommodation is like 'living in hell', with neighbours children neglected, stealing and running onto the main road in recent weeks.Watch29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandManawa Gardens opens in RotoruaNgāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.Watch06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandBurnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state housesFire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.21 Oct 07:13 PM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTainui team up with Government to develop housing at HopuhopuFifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.07 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora bans elderly tenants from their happy hour drinksTenants claim a big night drinking for them ends by 8.30pm but Kāinga Ora wants it banned.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMāori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradiseOPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.25 Sep 07:15 PM
KahuWillie Jackson says National takes applause for Labour's housing initiativeLabour MP accuses Government of 'spinning the stats'.25 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaulKāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.25 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandTenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in stormTenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.Watch10 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandMinistry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.23 Aug 04:23 AM
EditorialEditorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing listOPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.12 Aug 05:05 PM
ConstructionNew home consents fall to levels last seen five years agoConsents for building new homes were down 24% annually.30 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandValue for money? Kāinga Ora spent $20m – now land sits vacant, housing plans scrappedThe sale was the subject of a protected disclosure that resulted in a confidential payout.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora evictions to rise in crackdown on unruly tenantsThe Housing Minister expects the housing agency to evict an increasing number of people.14 Jul 12:12 AM
OpinionOpinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartmentsOPINION: Will removing minimum dwelling sizes result in poor-quality housing? Yes.10 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need houses, but not at the expense of our food bowlsOPINION: The Government needs to be careful about an open slather approach to housing.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora CEO resigns, will get $365k payout - Govt changes 'not what he signed up for'The Government announced sweeping changes at the agency in May.01 Jul 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuilder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover moneyBNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.16 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe billion dollar problems with Kāinga Ora and why plans to fix it might make things worseThe Government plans a radical shake-up in public housing, but some are worried.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Five ways for Nicola Willis to make the Budget look goodOPINION: Some of the biggest things the Finance Minister could do would cost very little.29 May 05:00 PM
KahuHealth experts warn of RSV risks for older Kiwis, Maori and PasifikaPeople living in lower socioeconomic areas at greater risk of catching flu-like disease.26 May 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the Kāinga Ora report means for Rotorua and the hundreds of planned home buildsThere are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.22 May 06:02 AM
KahuScathing Kāinga Ora report highlights huge and ever-growing debtHousing advocate Huri Dennis fears backlash for Kāinga Ora tenants.21 May 08:30 PM
PoliticsPM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditchedThe review was announced amid projections Kāinga Ora’s debt could reach $28.9 billion.20 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sectorWorkers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.02 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David SeymourThe Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.14 Apr 01:41 AM
KahuMāori groups to build affordable housing and a one-stop healthcare centre close to MiddlemoreWaipareira and local iwi roll out a new model of housing and care for the elderly.07 Apr 11:05 PM