PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillions poured into Rotorua motels to undo emergency housing damageThe Government spent $3.6m refurbishing 11 Rotorua motels in the past year.01 May 06:00 PM
AucklandCommunity garden loses final court fight against mega Auckland housing developmentAround 500 new apartments are set to replace the Sanctuary community gardens.28 Apr 05:45 AM
PoliticsGoldsmith backs move-on orders despite Treasury, Corrections cost warningsTreasury questioned claims only up to six people a year would be imprisoned. 22 Apr 05:11 PM
New ZealandMSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter14 Apr 07:52 PM
PremiumAucklandMassive 4500-home Auckland development plan partially stalled by court challenge13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessCan rooftop solar shine in this term of Government? It's a narrow window, closing fast09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour fronts as Government backs down on its housing intensification plans | Herald NOWWatch19 Feb 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLights on, nobody home: Three-storey Govt housing development still empty after seven monthsThe central Napier apartment block was completed in July, but no one's moved in yet.14 Feb 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 ZealandWhangārei mum evicted from transitional housing weeks before ChristmasThe woman alleges another housing provider shunned her after comments by Sallies.23 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A new whare' for Christmas: Essential workers move into subsidised rentals The 28 Rotorua homes will be rented for $480 a week – 80% of the market rate.08 Dec 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
Herald NOWMarket mood lifts: Kiwis more upbeat on house pricesASB’s Nick Tuffley explains what’s driving renewed optimism. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Madness': Newly built Govt apartment block has sat empty for five monthsJunk mail sits in all 30 letterboxes but there are no residents to collect it.29 Nov 08:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat officials told Govt about 'move-on' orders for homelessTen ministers were told public disorder offences were at a 10-year low.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-offThe ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
Herald NOWNZ Median property values, ACC set to make $10M from KFC and Pizza HutGarth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOWWatch01 Oct 06:45 PM
New Zealand'Coercion': Tenant & blind mum must voluntarily leave state home or face evictionThe tenant was told the house she'd lived in for 12 years was being sold.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandUrgent Meeting: Significant Planning Change for ParnellResidents and officials of the Parnell area in Auckland meet to discuss the development of the area going forward. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 06:11 AM
New ZealandBishop unveils 'actions to support' rough sleepersThe latest official data shows almost 5000 people in New Zealand are homeless.04 Sep 11:19 PM
WellingtonWorking poor living in vehicles in Wellington's PetoneVinyl layer Dylan Holdaway has slept in his car for five months.02 Sep 11:17 PM
PoliticsRevealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-mergerThe Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne Gibson'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property InsiderAs a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.01 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling householdsThe Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper hopes smaller social houses will please neighbours of $1.4m lakeview siteEleven two-bedroom homes are being built on Haumoana St in Rotorua.12 Aug 06:00 PM
