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Four arrests, more than 80 stolen items recovered in Auckland raid
Auckland Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says the search uncovered "an Aladdin’s cave of stolen property" linked to multiple burglaries at businesses and apartments over the past month.

'Kick in the guts': Homeowners' fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it is unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.

Man found dead outside Wellington property named
The man who died outside a property in the Wellington suburb of Northland has been named as Simon Bird.

Scene guard to remain where body was found in Northland, Wellington
The man's body was discovered outside a property on Tuesday.

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate
Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.

Wellington property cordoned off after man found dead
Inquiries are under way after an unexplained death in the suburb of Northland - the third sudden death reported in the capital on Tuesday.

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on four-year-old in Bay of Plenty
Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack at a property north of Katikati.

Green MP posts DJ video with song about police, days after ‘nutty’ police allegations
Wellington MP Tamatha Paul has a shared video of her DJ’ing over the weekend with a song about the police - days after she made comments about the police which were criticised as “nutty”.

Landscape architects worried RMA replacement could jeopardise NZ's unique 'everyday' scenery
The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects said reform should not jeopardise the collective value that New Zealanders place on landscapes, whether they're property owners or not.

Efforts to protect takahe at Queenstown site stepped up after stoats linked to four deaths
Ngai Tahu and DOC first released takahe on the Ngai Tahu tribal property of Greenstone Station in 2023 to establish a new wild population.

‘Kick in the guts’: Homeowners’ fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it’s unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.

Cannabis operation goes up in smoke during Auckland house fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in the suburb of Manurewa overnight.

Two in hot water over crayfish crime ring
Five months after police raided a property allegedly connected to the theft and selling of crayfish, two people have appeared in court.

'Unexplained' death in Wellington suburb investigated by police
A man was found dead outside a property in the Wellington suburb of Northland.

Will a dressing-room add value to your property?
In the UK, converting a bedroom could add more than $90,000, but will you get a return on your investment here?

Data shows 'some hope' for property investors, though buyers still cautious
Given the economic uncertainty, realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said it was understandable many Kiwis would hold off.

Paddy Gower: My trademark saying is not offensive - here’s why (please note this story this contains the F-word)
OPINION: Time has moved on, argues intellectual property lawyer ready to fight case with officials.

Siblings complain after property on-sells for $790k profit within weeks
The brothers alleged the realtors had worked together to make the new buyer profit.

The derelict Dunedin hospital that has mystified locals for a decade
Neighbours tired of an “extensively damaged” property that attracted “constant vandalism” and “giant rats” may soon be able to put it all behind them.