Taupō housing development with a focus on affordable homes

Plans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.

Rotorua councillor frustrated by emergency housing motel extension plan

'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.

Pensioners barred from voicing concerns about the sale of council-run affordable housing

Auckland Council stopped on-selling pensioner flats more than two years ago.

Letters: Tax cuts will be costly for all New Zealanders; China is not our enemy; housing help for young cops

OPINION: 'Society as a whole will suffer, not just the needy.'

Housing plus support bring ongoing benefits for people who have been homeless

New research reveals ongoing support is needed for homeless people.

Rotorua emergency housing motels: Ministry of Housing and Urban Development aims to extend consents

The mayor and MP say they are disappointed by the housing ministry's move.

Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation

Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.

Letters: Government’s tunnel vision on energy solutions; broadcasting’s bleak future; housing density decisions

OPINION: 'National is most wary of being scrutinised by current affairs media.'

Low housing density and high road-use tolls: Auckland Council v Government - Simon Wilson

OPINION: Auckland Council Nimbys and a $50 toll on the big new roads. What's going on?

Watch live: Government announces pet bonds

The Government wants to make it easier for pet owners to rent.

Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty shared facility housing for older people reaches $3 million target

After years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.

Tauranga iwi boss Paora Stanley claims emergency housing ripped off by some tenants and providers

'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.

Kāinga Ora partners with Whanganui developer to provide social housing boost

Three more projects are in the planning and investigation phase.

Whanganui District Council proposes stand-alone social housing provider to tackle predicted shortfall

'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'

Simon Harris pledges 'new ideas, energy' after becoming Ireland's youngest PM

Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader.

Parnell lodge fire: Duo who own backpackers’ accommodation own several other motels

The pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.

PM Christopher Luxon unveils nine new public service targets by 2030 at post-Cabinet press conference

Government announces a suite of policy, as Parliament returns for another sitting week.

Watch live: Christopher Luxon makes announcement following post-Cabinet press conference

Government announces a suite of policy, as Parliament returns for another sitting week.

Affordable housing and a one-stop healthcare centre will be a game-changer in South Auckland - John Tamihere

Waipareira and local iwi roll out a new model of housing and care for the elderly.

Kaitāia’s Switzer Trust to build homes for the elderly to ease housing crisis

Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.

Rent increase confirmed for Taranaki town’s pensioner units

The residents are facing an increase of just slightly less than was originally proposed.