New ZealandTenant to pay $73k for 'severely damaged' property with human waste left 'on every surface'The property was also found to be meth-contaminated, and fires were set in the garage. 24 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei mum evicted from transitional housing weeks before ChristmasThe woman alleges another housing provider shunned her after comments by Sallies.23 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandHow a bust-up over parking in a shared driveway led to a $5k billThe tenant was unloading his groceries when his landlord turned up and 'shouted' at him.21 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandGhost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homes19 Dec 11:22 PM
PremiumProperty'Clever way to deal with a slow market' - apartment developer offering two-year mortgage suspension17 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPropertyVictopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes off15 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPropertyMovers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled12 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finallyWhen the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.03 Dec 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
BusinessMortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cutsLatest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive loss': Protesters gathering at sell-off of former 81-unit social housing projectCampaigners hope to shine a light on the Government's fast-paced sell-off of public land.28 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.27 Nov 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centreThree hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.27 Nov 08:00 PM
PropertyRyman shuts two Christchurch rest homes, reports interim lossWork to relevel the main Edmund Hillary hospital wing in Remuera is now completed.26 Nov 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe tenancy rules many are still breakingA landlord who shouted at tenants was fined for breaching their quiet enjoyment.23 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandLandlord accused of making racist comments, telling tenants to ‘go to Mumbai’Darren Williams has been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal twice this year.23 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRevenue down, profit up for Oceania after expenses cutThe $150m Helier opened in 2023, was 69% empty in 2024 but that has dropped to 45% now. 20 Nov 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWoman kept waiting 15 months for $515k repayment of retirement village unit saleFormer resident waits 15 months for repayment as village faces commission complaint.18 Nov 04:01 PM
InflationFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora neighbours' dispute over kids playing escalates to alleged assault and burglaryWhile one tenant was in custody charged with assault, he says another tenant robbed him. 16 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandTenants move out claiming blocked loos left 'squelching carpet'Tenant said the loo blocked seven times in 18 months; landlords said it wasn't that bad.15 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyComplaints surge 35%: Why real estate agents must lift their gameAuthority is holding to account agents who do not maintain high standards, says CEO.14 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Massive challenge': Brosnan on Hilton Auckland recladSpecial system used to enable guests to continue to stay while big job was undertaken.13 Nov 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord loses bid to recover water rates from former tenantThe landlord sought $646.36 in backdated water bills 18 months after the tenant moved out.11 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHB rent prices drop for first time in years – but it's still 'really rough' for familiesA property expert says we're seeing a 'slight correction' in Hawke's Bay's rental market.11 Nov 05:00 PM