New ZealandGovt pushes on with leaky homes planThe Government is moving on with its plans to help leaky home owners and says it is up to councils whether they participate or not.22 Dec 09:15 PM
PoliticsChief of leaky-homes panel defends rulingsThe head of the state's leaky-home court has defended its decisions after a major High Court ruling which overturned its findings.23 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandCourt doubles leaky-home payoutTwo victims of the rotting-homes debacle have had their compensation payout doubled, and now other victims could get more.22 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandMayors want Govt to up ante over leaky homes offerMayors of the six cities worst hit by leaky home problems want a meeting with John Key to get the Govt to cough up more money to fix the problem.10 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandMayors, Govt hold talks on leaks crisisLeaders from worst-affected areas want to strike deal before Super City formed.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes victims pay most in new dealThe Government has refused to get involved in large-scale payouts for the multi-billion-dollar disaster of rotting homes.05 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky claims centre on $60m complexContractors who worked on Auckland's luxury Princes Wharf say parts are leaking and major faults have been ignored or patched up.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes throw up $6bn repair billCouncils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.18 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools' leaky building toll soarsMore schools hit by leaky building syndrome and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre faces $1m repairs. See the list of Auckland schools.17 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's leaky homes claims soar to $240mAuckland City is dealing with $240 million of leaky homes claims, the highest in New Zealand for any one council.16 Sep 04:00 PM