New ZealandWhy were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?Westpac’s Kelly Eckhold has slashed his 2025 forecast to just 0.6% growth.11 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'11 Sep 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'perfect storm' hitting Tauranga's construction industryConsents and filled jobs in the sector are down, but some see a turnaround coming.11 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandBig stories of the week with broadcaster Charlotte Ryan and Reporter Dileepa FonsekaTom Phillips, a march across the Harbour Bridge and the price of avocados - Herald NOW discusses the big stories of the week with its Friday panel. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 07:57 PM
WorldExplainer: Under-fire Fed governor and her homesTrump Administration accuses Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud, saying it's grounds to fire her.11 Sep 06:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices forecast to rise 5.4% in 2026 as 'comatose' market awakens – economistLower interest rates should eventually support increased demand, a bank economist said.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is brokenOPINION: New Zealand should contract the private sector to accommodate bailed citizens.10 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Over-inflated with unattractive fillers': Auckland housing plan akin to 'bad plastic surgery'Debate is heating up over a plan to enable up to two million Auckland homes.09 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMalcolm Fleming: The empty chair and the future of building liabilityMandatory home warranties are essential to avoid the 'empty-chair problem'.08 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness fundingThe Govt is releasing $17m for homelessness projects, but will it include Hawke's Bay?06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMore intensive housing in parts of Hastings gets council green lightWider range of homes will soon be able to be built in Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North.06 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldUK Deputy PM quits over tax breach, triggers major reshuffleHer departure prompted Starmer to carry out his first major Cabinet reshuffle.05 Sep 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is David Seymour Auckland's housing saviour? I was horrified to see Sir John Key at the dictator showcaseOPINION: Yet another stupid statement from Te Pati Māori MP Mr Ferris, a reader writes.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent Meeting: Significant Planning Change for ParnellResidents and officials of the Parnell area in Auckland meet to discuss the development of the area going forward. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 06:11 AM
New ZealandBishop unveils 'actions to support' rough sleepersThe latest official data shows almost 5000 people in New Zealand are homeless.04 Sep 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSick of paying 'dead money' on rent, these first-home buyers got 'creative'A Bay of Plenty couple with 9 children tossed up a reno, but settled on a different path.04 Sep 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPM enters Auckland housing debate, backs greenfield development on city fringeSeymour hosts meetings on infrastructure concerns amid up-zoning plans.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing planThe plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.03 Sep 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldUK's Deputy PM admits underpaying property taxThe housing minister blamed 'inaccurate' advice for $90,000 shortfall.03 Sep 07:19 PM
WorldHidden gems of Dakar: The fight to preserve Senegal's bubble housesThey were built in the 1950s to address a housing crunch.03 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland planDavid Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to growOPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonWorking poor living in vehicles in Wellington's PetoneVinyl layer Dylan Holdaway has slept in his car for five months.02 Sep 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live inThe proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.02 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Maurice Williamson, Greta Thunberg and the battle for Howick OPINION: The veteran politician knows how to warm up an audience, but can he do maths?02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight siblings among 100,000 Kiwi kids living in povertyKasanita Latu sleeps without a pillow, using the couch edge instead.02 Sep 05:00 PM
