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'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before Christmas

They were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

School teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancy

The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.

'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete

Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.

Landlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-law

Investigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.

Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges

Matthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.

Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C

A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.

'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy

Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.

‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died

Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.

It's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental property

The fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.

Landlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped inside

The landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.

Kāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp home

The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design

'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding

Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.