Property news

Classic Auckland campground eyes Kiwi buyer after getting 'affordable' price tag

Agent selling Ōrere Point says the holiday park industry is "on steroids" right now.

NZ’s most desirable homes of 2025 - Bachelor sweethearts v Block heroes

From $1 reserve do-ups to "rock-star" pads, these were the houses buyers loved the most.

28% of homes sold in spring 2025 went to first-time buyers

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Can Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcast

A more financially literate new generation offers some hope.

'Watch this space': Dotcom, Bitcoin Jesus and the 'vanishing' Queenstown mansion

House linked to internet mogul likely to hit the market again.

Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture

Building Belonging has more than halved Clarus’ gender pay gap.

Mike Horne: Kiwi CEOs show renewed confidence as economy steadies

Opinion: Two-thirds of Kiwi CEOs are confident about company performance in 2025.

Deloitte Top 200: The judging panel 2025

The panel brings together leaders from iwi, private equity, energy and law.

Regulator flags concerns over Godfrey Hirst Bremworth takeover deal

The regulator fears the merged firm could lift carpet prices for Kiwi buyers.

Richard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?

OPINION: Fragile recovery puts coalition’s re-election on the line.

From ink guns to online: Woolworths lifer marks 50 years on the job

She once had to memorise prices for about 250 items each week to keep her job.

Rentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownership

Their strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.

Winston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidation

The UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.

Lee Gray: Why Māori values could be the key to more ethical AI

Māori values like kaitiakitanga could shape fairer, more trusted AI design.

Market close: NZ sharemarket ends up again, end of year in sight

All today's action was on Wall Street, with technology stocks linked to AI bouncing back.

Electricity Authority lays complaint over Huntly power plant code breach

The authority says missed instructions can risk regional power outages.

SolarZero liquidators claw back $2.7m but creditor claims nearly $1b owed to trusts

Liquidators say they are still investigating the company a year after they were appointed.

Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait

Some banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.

FMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continues

The appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.

NZ-India trade deal 'a useful step' for economy - Westpac economist

New Zealand exporters have welcomed the new trade deal with India.

New Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions ranked

Motor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.

Market close: NZ sharemarket starts Christmas week up 1.31%

Fisher and Paykel led the way with 99 gainers and 41 decliners on the main board today.

'Fully inform themselves': FMA issues warning to Chance Voight investors

Bernard Whimp is seeking investor 'donations' to cover his mounting legal costs.