New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
Wellington‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1mHousing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.15 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Density fight hots up; what Auckland schools really needOPINION: Chris Bishop's housing plan faces more pushback – this time from the West.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvicted tenant says her 'loud family' shouldn't have been put in a quiet area01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPropertyKāinga Ora sells Northcote site to Simplicity for build-to-rent apartments31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firms16 Jul 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all? Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse. 15 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMachete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murderHad Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.15 Jul 05:26 AM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeWatch: Video shows chaotic, chilling moments before fatal stabbingJoeli "Skunks" Rankin was filmed yelling taunts while holding a machete, smashing window. 11 Jul 05:00 AM
Crime'I'm going to shank him': Witness recalls accused man's prediction before killingThe murder-accused was armed with a steak knife. The man he killed had a machete.09 Jul 04:09 AM
CrimeCrown says Auckland murder victim removed knife from body, stabbed attacker before dyingThe defendant says he acted in self-defence against a home invader armed with a machete.07 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plansThe change is part of the agency scrapping hundreds of social houses.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incidentThe tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.05 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora needs to be ‘responsive to need’, says minister 'We want to take a very detailed specific look at what Whanganui needs' – Chris Bishop.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReplacements for bulldozed state homes in heart of Napier suburb cut by GovtMayor: 'The people of Maraenui deserve better. They've waited over a decade for action.'02 Jul 06:17 PM
New ZealandRotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new developmentThe land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.01 Jul 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challengesHipkins said Labour's next campaign will focus on jobs, health, and homes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuseHe was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.29 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandFinished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua familiesThe project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.26 Jun 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than oneOPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown redesigns a railway stationReroute buses to stop at the station and get a big developer on board now, says the mayor.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour says Kāinga Ora's shift could deepen NZ's housing crisisThe agency aims to save up to $220 million by selling a fifth of its vacant land.19 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuationsThe fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.12 Jun 04:20 AM
PoliticsWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
