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What Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui

'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.'

Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential

'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Kāinga Ora suffers $180m hit as it axes 212 building projects

The agency will also offload 20% of its vacant land that is no longer needed.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up

Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.

'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up

About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.

Median house prices down again, sales taking longer: monthly report

Economists have reacted to the updated figures: are May public holidays to blame?

'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.

New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather

The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.

Parents gaming system as top Auckland schools close rolls to out-of-zone pupils

Some schools have hired private investigators to identify 'fraudulent' applications.

Simon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rules

Opinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.

Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour

Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.

Home sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenants

Notice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.

Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut

Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.

Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.