New developments in the heart of North Island forestry country will reinvigorate their communities and boost economic development, Regional Development Minister... Read More

Renters advocates and a builders association say the potential retraction of new insulation standards is a backwards step for the country. The government... Read More

Making sure that all people are well housed throughout the different stages of life is a key focus in Western Bay of Plenty District Council's refreshed Housing... Read More

A Waihī Beach home has won the Supreme House of the Year Award at the 2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year... Read More

A father says his three-year-old daughter is lucky to be alive after nearly being electrocuted by an extension cable. Following Herald inquiries, the product... Read More

A controlled fire on land in the lower Kaimai range is raising concerns amongst motorists driving along State Highway 29 on Sunday afternoon. 'Coming up the... Read More

Ministers are pleased to see Kāinga Ora taking a stronger approach to managing unruly, threatening or abusive tenants, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate... Read More

2.15pm: Water has now been turned back on for properties affected by an earlier emergency shut down in Pāpāmoa. "Great news, water is back on," says a Tauranga... Read More

Most investors buying properties now are banking on capital gains to make them pay off. But there is a warning that anyone expecting a repeat of the capital... Read More

Julie Davis will soon be shifting from Pāpāmoa to Te Puke - returning 'home” after 14 years. She will be moving into one of 13 new homes in Seddon... Read More

A former Rotorua reserve is to be developed into 10 affordable papakāinga-style rentals after decades sitting vacant and unused. Tauhara North Kāinga... Read More

The number of mortgagee sales looks to be on the rise - but they are still just a fraction of the total market, experts say. A mortgagee sale happens when... Read More