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’We need a system that treats people with respect’: Calls to wipe welfare debt

Beneficiaries owe the Government $2.4 billion nationally.

20-level tower residents throw caution - and rubbish - to the wind

A burning cigarette butt burned a hole in a canopy, says an upset resident.

How much is the interest limitation rule costing property investors?

Investors might be paying more tax than expected.

Unruly neighbours: Why aren’t more Kāinga Ora tenants evicted after complaints?

Some neighbours have reported feeling unsafe and threatened.

Developers worry after 80.5ha Riverhead knockback

'The fear is that they’ll throw everything out.'

Neighbourly feud: Tenant takes on landlord for not sorting out ongoing 'harassment'

'The right to quiet enjoyment, peace and privacy is at the heart of a tenancy.'

Loafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'

Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.

Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says

'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'

The Premium Debate: Subscribers share views on family's rental struggle

Subscribers have their say.

Four leaks in four months: Ceiling collapsed on young family’s bedroom

Their bed and belongings were covered in debris.

Big retirement village company's net profit tumbles

Giant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.

Threat to knife neighbour results in tenant's immediate eviction

Mac Pulefale threatened his neighbour that "if they got involved, they would get knifed”.

Commerce Commission house building material probe: Government responds

Fletcher Building’s 94 per cent share of NZ's wallboard market is often cited on topic.

Tenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300

Dairy worker who denied owner access to farm shed turfed out; awarded compensation.

What landlords want to see in this week's Budget, but suspect they won't

398,000 bonds were lodged with Tenancy Services by February, up from 383,000 a year ago.

Our biggest house builder reveals 30% volume drop

Real irony: Now is a great time to build.