Housing

Other damage at the rental property included broken windows, graffiti and holes in the doors and walls.

An elderly tenant said his landlords' noise was interfering with his afternoon naps - was told to "p*** off" if he was not happy with it.

The Transport Minister has laid out a vision for boosting Auckland's urban density in a speech to a business group.

An economist believes New Zealand's house prices will begin to lift this year after a "deep downturn".

Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley is one of more than 100 people who have moved into homes of their own due to a Tamaki Regeneration Company shared ownership scheme.

A man who lives in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed earthquake-prone hopes some residents will be able to stay in their homes while work is carried out.

The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.

The buildings, which include 300 homes, have been deemed prone, but council say they can still able to be lived in.

Space Craft Architect's award-winning mid-rise apartment design will be included in a pattern book for the future of New South Wales housing. They talk to RNZ's Culture 101. Audio

Frustrated residents complained to Kāinga Ora 13 times about a noise coming from the property, including continuous barking from a dog, several parties and loud music.

It's a struggle to sell homes off the plans, so developers are sweeting the deal.

A proposed housing development in Kerikeri could add as many as 3000 new homes to the Bay of Islands boom town - almost doubling the current 8000-strong population.

The Privacy Commissioner's office has updated guidelines for the rental market.

About 2000 tenants owe more than 12-weeks' rent as the agency looks to crack down. Audio