The organisation announced yesterday it would not take part in the Government's plan to sell up to 8000 state houses to community providers after research showed it would stretch its resources too far. It would consider joining forces with other providers to buy some...

The Salvation Army has decided against buying state homes off the Government, a blow the Labour Party says is "hugely embarrassing". The decision came after a study to test its capacity to become a major social housing landlord. Prime Minister John Key confirmed...