PremiumPremiumPoliticsLocked out: Young Kiwis harder hit by housing crisis than nearly anywhere in worldKiwis also feel much more under pressure to meet their next rent or mortgage payment.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘The house was tilting’: Tenant’s escape as state houses await fate two years after floodsFour Māngere state houses are still propped up after floating during the Auckland floods.26 Jan 11:10 PM
EconomySir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM againSir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.24 Jan 05:00 PM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76mUnexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.22 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandNapier council starts social housing sale process in FebruaryThe council decided against selling all its housing.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Largest positive change’: Gisborne’s surprising property market shiftMedian house prices in Gisborne rose 4.2% to $615,000 last year.22 Jan 02:40 AM
BusinessBuyers have more power in 'deep' property downturn, new figures showREINZ stats show sales were down 27.4% in December compared to November.21 Jan 11:00 PM
BusinessBNZ cuts home loan fixed ratesBNZ makes triple rates cut after competitors did the same.21 Jan 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCV delays: Auckland homeowners endure long wait for new property valuationsThe data was initially planned for release late last year.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?The commissioner highlights ministry 'assumptions' about Rotorua's housing pipeline.20 Jan 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: 6 big things likely to dominate 2025Seascape, Ikea, some big new buildings and a court drama loom.20 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for monthsKāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark siteDetails revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.16 Jan 10:46 PM
BusinessMortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats upKiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.16 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandTerraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor designConstruction experts say overheating is difficult to mitigate once a house is built. 16 Jan 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.16 Jan 07:00 PM
Kahu‘Affordable homes for whānau’: 48-unit Gisborne housing project beginsRents will be capped at 80% of the market rate to aid whānau.16 Jan 03:00 AM
BusinessMajor bank cuts key home loan rateOne of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.16 Jan 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, officesMajor intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in TaurangaSeven new homes blessed in Tauranga, marking a milestone for Ngāti Ranginui.14 Jan 11:10 PM
BusinessMortgage calls: When will borrowers see value in long term rates again?Some may accept short-term pain for long-term gain.14 Jan 09:20 PM
New Zealand‘We’re all terrified': Rock thrower has residents on edgeNeighbours say they've been terrorised for months by stones coming through their windows.14 Jan 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
BusinessNew home consents up in November but down 12% annuallyHouse-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.12 Jan 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal convictionOpinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.11 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleCockroaches, mice, rotting floors and mould - my Auckland flatting horror storyReporter Rachel Maher lays bare the trials and tribulations of her 10 homes in five years.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Heartbroken’: Celebrity homes burned down in devastating LA firesParis Hilton and Sir Anthony Hopkins are among those grieving the loss of their homes.10 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandState landlord issues 553 warnings for unruly tenant behaviourComplaint wait times drop to 15 days as Kāinga Ora tackles disruptive tenant behaviour.09 Jan 11:06 PM
