Housing

Meanwhile, an advocate for residents who survived the blaze hopes the charges bring some closure for the survivors.

Property values nationwide dropped 0.1 percent in May and are now 1.6 percent lower than a year earlier.

Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.

There had also been a 600 percent increase in formal warnings when compared to the previous financial year.

The Reserve Bank cut the OCR again on Wednesday, and banks are offering a range of terms just below 5 percent.

ASB's chief economist says it's likely a result of stable house prices, high listing levels and lower mortgage rates.

The benchmark rate drops to its lowest in more than two years

The landlord says he's currently living in a garage.

New Zealanders in Australia are ineligible for governmental support for general homelessness. Audio

Kris MacDonald says they can build houses faster with lower overheads and with whānau engagement.

A 19-year-old who took on a notorious Dunedin landlord is sharing her 'traumatising' ordeal over fears others could end up trapped in the same situation.

Purchasers of an Auckland property that turned out to have no legal vehicle access have won an appeal.

The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.

All rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes standards just weeks from now, including ventilation, heating and insulation.