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$168,000 state house sets pattern for cheap homes
The Govt hopes a new state house will be a heartening example for first-home owners.

State of emergency lifted for Christchurch and Waimakariri
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says the city has moved from a state of emergency "to a state of urgency" and significant problems remain.

Christchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermath
Victims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.

More non-govt input needed in housing - report
Increased participation by non govt organisations is needed to address a growing shortage of affordable housing, a report has found.

HNZ bribe claim not first - tenant advocate
Allegations that a Housing New Zealand (HNZ) staff member has been taking bribes is not the first claim of its kind, says a tenant advocate.

Beneficiary loses luxury wheels
A sickness beneficiary with a taxpayer-subsidised state house was instead living in an upmarket Auckland suburb and driving luxury cars worth $250,000.

Housing NZ plans P-lab crackdown
Housing New Zealand is putting tenants who manufacture the drug P in state houses on notice.

How to avoid buying a P lab
An anti-drug campaigner is calling for tougher regulations to ensure Kiwis know if their house has been used a P-lab.

Waterview: the safe and sacrificed
The Transport Agency has this week announced yet another route change for its $1.15 billion Waterview motorway project.

State house resident with rental properties sentenced
A man who lived in a state house while he rented out two properties of his own has been sentenced for defrauding the taxpayer.