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 08 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Madness': Newly built Govt apartment block has sat empty for five months29 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-off02 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are emergency housing policies in need of tweaking?OPINION: Minister Chris Bishop is open to changing emergency housing policies.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
Politics'Urgent advice': Govt considers backdown to address homelessness spikeService providers have reported a 90% increase in homelessness in Auckland.02 Aug 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute systemThe proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.29 Jul 02:00 AM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 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
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.16 Jun 09:57 PM
Herald NOWAuckland Council approves 4000 new homes on floodplains since 2023Could we be headed towards the next leaky building disaster? Construction professor John Tookey from AUT weighs in as homes on Auckland floodplains continue to be approved.Watch15 Jun 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?08 Jun 05:00 PM