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‘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.

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.

'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.

'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?

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.

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.

Homes for Kaimanawa wild horses set for muster urgently needed, DOC says
A champion of the Kaimanawa wild horses says she has prepared her Taupo property to foster up to 100 from the herd ahead of a scheduled cull next 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The man who turned 3 hectares into an abundant Bay of Plenty food forest
From cherimoya and white sapote to Brazilian cherries, Kris Edgington is growing a mouth-watering array of food on his productive Bay of Plenty property.

How low can you go when making an offer on a house?
With property listings at levels not seen in a decade, and houses taking longer to sell, buyers are still in the power seat.