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'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.

Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be

Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.

First-home buyers getting older as affordability remains elusive

First-home buyers are on average up to three years older than they were in 2019.

New 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block planned

Singaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Editorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue

OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.

Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget

OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.

Ex-Kāinga Ora boss pops up as private sector developer, eyeing Parnell

Andrew McKenzie is now a director in a company buying properties in Parnell.

Homeowners express concerns over low offers and potential displacement

Former Kāinga Ora boss Andrew McKenzie behind Parnell redevelopment for affordable housing. Video / Finn Little

‘Shotgun’ cladding: Homeowner complains about new $1.27m home, builder says nothing wrong

Sound's a known behaviour of the product and not a sign of a defect, says Fletcher Living.

Three apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5m

Crown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.

202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies

The Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive

Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.