Yes, 'Tardis' is a cliche. But it's true. Super cute from the street, this villa's front door conceals oodles of enjoyable space, writes Robyn Welsh

From KiwiSaver's HomeStart grants to the Kainga Whenua Loan Scheme, there are ways to get on the property ladder, writes Diana Clement

As 'boatsheds' go, this is a stunningly stylish base from which to launch a dinghy, enjoy the view and just simply kick back and relax, notes Louise Richardson

Vendors satisfied with the return on their investment three years ago, they tell Donna McIntyre

David Ponting-designed beach house is the perfect gallery for an artist to showcase her work, discovers Donna McIntyre

No need to lock the doors at this nostalgically renovated beach bach that will take you back to nature, writes Leigh Bramwell

Aged 108, and significantly rejuvenated, this city-fringe villa offers an interesting past and a bright, cheerful future, writes Robyn Welsh

Demand for larger, high-quality homes along with government bureaucracy is raising the price of new builds, hears Diana Clement

Young olive grove holds promise for future on a property that offers beautiful lifestyle today, writes Leigh Bramwell

Handsome CBD address qualifies as utterly cool, writes Donna McIntyre

This character piece has plenty of substance and stylish touches lend cool cachet, writes Ruth Claude

This expansive and glamorous property on 6ha offers many options for graceful living, writes Robyn Welsh

Beautiful landscaped gardens rolling down to the estuary attest to the love poured into this spacious but elegant family home, finds Donna Fleming

If your own swimming cove doesn't win you over, then the resort-like feel of this three-storey home and its water and city views will, notes Sandra Goodwin