PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHarcourts agent under scrutiny after buying $1.9m state houses through his own firmKāinga Ora says it was not told the buyer was linked to the selling agent. 14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora sells Northland homesNorthland social housing providers say there is a huge gap between what Kāinga Ora is providing and housing need in Northland. Photos / Denise Piper, 123rf, Sarah CurtisWatch13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'It just makes me cry': Northland housing need dwarfs new state buildsMore than 1000 families need state homes but Kāinga Ora sold 40 and is building just 165.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPopular former campground left to vandals as Kāinga Ora scraps housing plan12 May 04:46 AM
PremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora says it didn't know tenant placed in state home was a rapist. He’s now accused of fresh abuse09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandAuckland's 'goldmine' state home sell-off mapped out, sweeping offload nets $330m nationwide05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ll burn your house': Kāinga Ora tenant threatens neighbours after noise complaints26 Apr 08:50 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Perfect for developers': Major Rotorua hotel hits market as tourism rebounds19 Apr 08:46 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSqualid 'skid row' motel boarded up after being overrun by prostitutes, gangs 01 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySelling a Parnell townhouse for $150,000 seen as best dealTownhouse owners fear costs from a ground rent review by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa. 31 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homesMother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.21 Mar 04:57 PM
New ZealandPublic pushback on social housing development'The integrity of the street needs to be respected.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$400m Tauranga housing project to include 200-unit retirement villageThe Riverside development will deliver 1200 homes in Tauriko West.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives in constant fear': Kāinga Ora tenant threatened to kill neighbour's son with machetePolice were called three times over different threats, but Kāinga Ora wouldn't move them.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Appalling waste': Transitional housing complex to be torn down after $11m spendIn four years, 174 families lived in ex-motel Kāinga Ora paid $11m to buy and renovate. 11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They will lose money': Kāinga Ora to sell land it bought for $70.4m in 2021The state housing agency faced claims it overpaid for the Ferncliffe Farm site.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'In shock': Social housing tenant ordered to leave 'uninhabitable' mouldy homeShe was one of 11 tenants given a 'bombshell' seven-day notice period in August.09 Jan 05:00 PM
Wellington'Helpless' neighbours of Kāinga Ora tenant say rubbish, household items regularly thrown over fenceItems include a stepladder, a scooter, dirty laundry and pieces of wood and metal.22 Dec 03:57 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartmentsFormer mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.16 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandTenants move from nine homes as Kāinga Ora investigates 'weathertightness issues'Remediation, redevelopment or sale of the properties is being considered.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAvondale Racecourse closure sparks battle over housing, park and marketAvondale Racecourse will close soon. What will it mean for this fringe Auckland suburb?05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive loss': Protesters gathering at sell-off of former 81-unit social housing projectCampaigners hope to shine a light on the Government's fast-paced sell-off of public land.28 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsHousing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing planThe plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.24 Nov 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claimTama Potaka says the city’s turnaround shows 'deliberate, co-ordinated action'.19 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandPM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridgeLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the move by Chris Bishop ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’.18 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora neighbours' dispute over kids playing escalates to alleged assault and burglaryWhile one tenant was in custody charged with assault, he says another tenant robbed him. 16 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt is too focused on the elite's fine diningThe Government is spending $6.3m to promote our top restaurants overseas.15 Nov 04:00 PM
