World’s highest bridge opens in China
The world’s highest bridge has officially opened to traffic in China, state media said, slashing travel time across…
Family of 21yo disabled Aucklander told to consider rest home care
Advocates say New Zealand’s disabled housing crisis is worsening, with too few accommodation options available for people with…
Garden hose, sprinklers now limited to alternate days in Wellington areas
Wellington city, Lower Hutt, and Porirua have moved to water restrictions which will limit when residents can use…
PM opens new $26m reservoir in drought-prone Northland
A new $26 million water reservoir has been officially opened in Northland, part of a wider plan to…
Council clears way for more high-rises around transit
Auckland Council has voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15-storey high rises…
New apartment block to rent out all 77 units
Every apartment in a new building by developer Ockham in Auckland’s Point Chevalier will be rented rather than…
Disabled man waits for accessible housing
An Auckland man with cerebral palsy says he feels “very let down by the housing system” as he…
Health infrastructure projects to receive Govt funding revealed
The Health Minister has announced that $100 million allocated from Budget 2025 will be used to fund 21…
expert warns against Luxon’s building sector plans
A building insurance expert says the government’s plans to shake up the building and construction sector will remove…
Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wgtn home
Steel gates, warning signs and the start of demolition works outside a mouldy, abandoned home has brought relief…
How to figure out what price to offer for your new house
If you’ve been in the market for a new home lately, you’ve probably noticed it is relatively unusual…
What does shrinking GDP mean for your home loan rate?
New Zealand’s economy being in worse shape than expected — and suffering through a deeper and longer downturn…