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Housing shortage shock: 3000 households living in motels

Frustrated by how many people are being housed in motels, one council has taken action.

The modhouse: How a giant timber puzzle piece was turned into a stunning Hastings home

This is no ordinary cookie cutter prefab home. It's a symbol of Hawke's Bay innovation.

Excavation wars: Neighbours of Kingsland property could be protected by insurance

Insurance coverage depends on how, if any, damage is caused to their property.

Excavation row: Owner 'wants to get it fixed', then consent

It's unclear how long the repair work will take at the Kingsland property.

NZ's biggest meth bust: How global drug lords target our Airbnbs

Telltale warning signs revealed.

'Dangerous' Auckland home renovation shut down

"If the place is dangerous, it needs to be fixed immediately as there are lives at risk."

Hefty discount: Why Remuera house's reserve price has been slashed

Agent says home's "intrinsic value" is probably much lower than council's valuation.

Meth bust: Lawyers issue Airbnb warning to NZ homeowners

NZ's biggest meth drug haul sparks Airbnb warnings from two lawyers.

Editorial: KiwiBuild reset is a missed opportunity

The Government missed the chance to get an affordable home building plan off the ground.

Why making a woman cry brought joy to top NZ architect

Top architect Andrew Patterson on why making buildings to last beats ripping them down.

$5m off: Marc Ellis' old Waiheke property finally sells

Foreign buyer ban leads to millions of dollars being slashed from luxury home's price.

Revealed: The suburbs with the best rental returns

You'll have to look further afield for the best rental returns, but we have the answers.

KiwiBuild: The anatomy of a broken promise

Questions have been raised as to whether even the name 'KiwiBuild' will survive the reset.

Council proposing Hutt housing changes

Hutt City's proposing building houses up, with less space to build out.

The secret that can add thousands of dollars onto Auckland homes

New data shows you are likely to feel content living on a crescent.

Frances Cook presents the OneRoof Property Panel for September 2019

Frances Cook presents the OneRoof Property Panel for September 2019.