New Zealand'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency saysA councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.13 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMortgage hikes of 50%, grocery prices biggest worry - what's keeping Kiwis upGrocery prices a bigger financial worry than rent and mortgages, some Kiwis cutting back.13 Mar 11:35 PM
Banking and financeHousing market spluttering back to life after sleepy JanuaryHousing market shows some promise but has much work to do after sluggish summer.13 Mar 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s new suburb: First roads near completion for 800-home Mission Hills projectThe new suburb will include a 'boutique supermarket' and eateries.13 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ’s housing crisis has not ceased. And it’s going to get worseOPINION: Hopes for Kiwis to own their own home are getting further out of reach.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour claimed 346 landlords owned 200+ properties, but official data can prove only oneThe Government has hit out at Labour for using misleading figures.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.13 Mar 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown calls on Chris Bishop to stop 'dopey mandate' on housing intensificationChris Bishop said he will respond soon to the Auckland Mayor's request.12 Mar 02:56 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Tone deaf or 'kick-a***'? PM's political radar offline againOPINION: The problem isn't what the PM says, but how he says it.11 Mar 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea storeThe framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.11 Mar 07:48 PM
Politics'Grown-up Government': Luxon on coalition agreement compromise“We’ve phased it and delivered it in a slightly different way," PM said.11 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandSwims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattieRetired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.11 Mar 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new jobHow to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Landlord tax breaks aren't a 'success', firefighters' speed bump fearsOPINION: 'Does this Government intend to worsen the social divide?'11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLandlord tax break cost rose by $800m to $2.9bNational’s pre-election fiscal and tax plans costed the policy at $2.1b.11 Mar 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3m not yet due to Eke Panuku for ex-council HQ The CABAllan Young says he's very comfortable with the contractual obligations.11 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Mortgage tax deductionsThe Government announced that landlords will be able to claim 80 per cent of interest expenses from April. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Horrible': Renter lives every day in fear of getting kicked outMeet renters expecting to be tenants for life, and those who still dream of homeownership.10 Mar 07:42 PM
New ZealandScammers, Wellington Water woes and fizzy drink ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 11, 2024How much money Kiwis lost to scammers last year, Wellington Water comes under fire again and school fizzy drink ban falls. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandNorthland project to unlock land for up to 3000 housesThe roading project is about planning for the future, says one Whangarei councillor.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Stuart Nash to transform historic Napier Courthouse into family homeHis father and grandfather both worked in it - now Stuart Nash's family will live in it.10 Mar 03:30 AM
InflationDeal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promisedThe interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Christopher Luxon’s political radar is brokenOPINION: Maybe Luxon has been rich for too long. That is not a criticism.09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan economics be fun? Liam Dann thinks soThe Herald's business editor at large launches a new book demystifying money.08 Mar 06:30 PM
VideoGreenpark huts face demolitionTime is running out for the owners of 32 huts, who have been told by the local iwi they have until June 30 to demolish their properties and leave. Video / George HeardWatch08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
KahuMarae leader backs Government whānau housing plansHurimoana Dennis also stresses the need for increased collaboration.07 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandWomen more likely to own the family home but not a rental, NZ report findsGisborne leads the country in having more women own housing.07 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionProf Deidre Brown wins Institute of Architects' gold medal'She continues to make an astounding contribution to architecture in Aotearoa." - NZIA07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Emergency housing shake-upThe verification process, eligibility settings and obligations will all be strengthened for emergency housing. Video / NZ Herald, RNZWatch06 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandBulldozers move in on former Te Awamutu churchThe former church building is making way for an affordable housing project.06 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time recordRental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Brace for some serious economic pain aheadOPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.06 Mar 04:00 PM
