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Cut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homes
Up to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.
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Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure
'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'
Property Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale
'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project
From village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submission
Hearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.
Property Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland
'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.
Woman damaged house, then fought eviction because her dog had puppies
She didn't think Kāinga Ora was serious when it threatened to evict her for the DIY.
'Nowhere to go': Homeless lament Outreach closure as Kāinga Ora readies to sell site
Outreach closed last month – now Kāinga Ora says the site is for sale.
Car manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna scheme
The Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.
'Coercion': Tenant & blind mum must voluntarily leave state home or face eviction
The tenant was told the house she'd lived in for 12 years was being sold.
Simon Wilson Love this City: Election news and Brown's latest 'drongo'
OPINION: "Brain tests", who wants what Wayne wants, Kerrin Leoni on housing, and more.
‘Keep up the good work Carl’: MP deletes post praising himself after housing revelations
FB post mix-up: Keep up the good work Carl - signed, Carl.
'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling households
The Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.
Kāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork
'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'
‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1m
Housing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.
Simon Wilson: Density fight hots up; what Auckland schools really need
OPINION: Chris Bishop's housing plan faces more pushback – this time from the West.
Kāinga Ora cuts plans for 72 new homes in Whakatāne
The housing agency plans to sell 36 hectares of surplus land nationwide.
Simon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess
OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.
'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interest
Prices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.
Evicted tenant says her 'loud family' shouldn't have been put in a quiet area
Neighbours lodge 45 complaints, reporting frequent parties, loud music, and roaming dogs.
Kāinga Ora sells Northcote site to Simplicity for build-to-rent apartments
Kāinga Ora sold land for the Simplicity block as well as the 183-unit Elevation nearby.
'It was a scary way to live': Housing battle ends for terminally ill man
Logan faced ICU admissions and five helicopter transfers due to poor living conditions.
Contrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lot
Scheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.
'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firms
Bradley is taking over a project stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.
Simon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all?
Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse.
Machete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murder
Had Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.
No arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier home
The house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.
Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
Watch: Video shows chaotic, chilling moments before fatal stabbing
Joeli "Skunks" Rankin was filmed yelling taunts while holding a machete, smashing window.
'I'm going to shank him': Witness recalls accused man's prediction before killing
The murder-accused was armed with a steak knife. The man he killed had a machete.
Crown says Auckland murder victim removed knife from body, stabbed attacker before dying
The defendant says he acted in self-defence against a home invader armed with a machete.