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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.

New data reveals where Auckland rents jumped by 7.2%

New insights from an agency managing 19,000 properties: What does it say?

Are retirement village stocks safe? Analyst on ComCom probe

'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'

Guinea-pig case casts doubt over landlords’ no-pet clauses

Could rulings allowing renters to keep animals in violation of agreements set precedents.

'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm

The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.

'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6k

A landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.

Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple

In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Tūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals up

Five of the 14 brand-new homes destined for Te Iwiheke Place in Tūrangi are in operation.

Insane reason Aussie mum failed rental inspection

'Are they allowed to say that, to say, 'Tidy up [your] son’s toys?'

Hell in paradise: The luxury holiday hotspot where locals are sleeping in cars

The rental situation in New Zealand's tourism hotspot is growing more desperate.

Flatmate filmed turning off hot water heating during showers

He told the tribunal he didn’t get on with his flatmate and they would often argue.