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'Fanciful': The three words a NZ council is using to approve denser suburban housing

It should be used to describe granny flats or sleepouts, not separate homes, planners say.

Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness

Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.

Sweden to Ōwairaka: Why modular house business turned to Europe for $90m project

'We went to the USA, China and Europe but the Swedish model was the right model for us.'

House prices and apartment living: Political parties' housing policies compared

More apartments or more suburbs, renters or landlords: Election 2023 in focus.

‘Everyone deserves a fair shot’: Kaikohe community housing opens

11 two and three-bedroom homes are due to be finished in February 2024.

Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns

Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.

Editorial: Putting a price on happiness

OPINION: Our editorial on the price of happiness amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told

"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.

Category 3 list finalised: Mixed response to Hawke’s Bay cyclone milestone

The milestone means the buyout process can soon begin. It has drawn a mixed response.

Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels

Readers' views on housing and Hawke's Bay Hospital.

‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up

West Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.

Housing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hope

Te Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.

Yoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win Ilam

Plus Manji doesn't like the way Labour used the mosque attacks as a recruiting tool.

'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central

"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.

Ōhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute

'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'

National’s foreign house buyers plan ‘sensible’, says real estate boss

Being able to buy a house here would ease the pathway for many.