New ZealandAftermath of cyclone Hale, courts getting it wrong & where the cheapest rentals are | Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 January, 2023 Devastating aftermath of Cyclone Hale revealed, how often does our justice system get it wrong? And the surprising suburb where rental prices have seen the biggest drop in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Jan 04:54 PM
New Zealand‘It’s just nuts’: Workers leaving Queenstown in drovesQueenstown’s housing crisis is hitting home and workers cannot find digs.22 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breachesInquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.13 Dec 09:37 PM
EconomyBoom at top end, but unsold houses hit 12-year high so it's a buyer's market almost everywhereBig jump in $3million-plus sales bucks an otherwise stagnant market.04 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandNearly half of Wellington state homes still waiting for Healthy Homes assessmentOf the 1676 Kāinga Ora houses in Wellington City, only 48 per cent meet the standard.01 Dec 07:05 PM
Banking and financeWhy house prices could fall 22% instead of 18%Why downward house price momentum could be yet to ease.29 Nov 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Crackhead, 'prostitute': Landlord found to have harassed tenant, threatened her with gang retributionThe tenant went nearly four months without a working shower.25 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFocus: Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standardsHousing Minister Dr Megan Woods announces Kāinga Ora and private landlords have been given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards, plus new regulations for property managers and proposals to manage methamphetamine contamination. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Nov 09:35 PM
PoliticsKāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standardsGovt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.21 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandTenants evicted from council property amid housing crisisA Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.17 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Not what they bargained for': Tenants had to travel 20km for a showerLack of shower access was just one of many problems for the five occupants.11 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandLandlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction noticeThey suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.09 Nov 06:05 AM
InvestmentLandlord cited climate change as possible reason for home humidityRent reduction ordered of $50/week for damp premises31 Oct 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nightmare': Bad tenants knuckle down while some landlords eye holiday marketDesperate families are also applying for one-bedroom homes.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Utter nonsense’ to blame elderly housing vacancies on Covid - Age ConcernAuckland Council said many were vacated by owners moving out after Covid-19 arrived.29 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrey Lynn Airbnb acrimony: Suburban stoush after booze-ups'It gets worse every day,' a neighbour said.18 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionNew multi-billion-dollar Auckland village plannedMarutūāhu had given the planned village the name Maungārongo.18 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandClaims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgencyThe tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.14 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rentJames Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.13 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDLCrown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomySeptember housing market uplift 'subdued': REINZAgents report most vendors understand the need to adjust their price expectations.11 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."07 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villagesBusiness has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.07 Oct 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAirline pilot sues retired couple over attempt to buy Metropolis apartmentSide issue of basement car park and storage unit partly at the centre of the court battle.07 Oct 03:40 AM
ConstructionFirst units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint ventureTwelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.06 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censureAward-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandBlood stains and a bashed in lift: Tenant billed for extensive damageBlood stained the apartment, hallway and lift after a tenant's drunken outburst.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care271 complaints in six months: What irks retirement village residents mostNeighbours' behaviour, poor services, bad management and fees were among the complaints.05 Oct 04:42 AM
EconomyAuckland sale prices plunge $180,000 in 10 monthsCheapies more sought after: Buyers fix attention on sub-$1m Auckland homes.04 Oct 09:00 PM
Official Cash RateHouse value drops forecast to continue, interest rates risingWellington continues to experience the weakest performance in New Zealand.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman wants reform in Australia to get more hospitals in villagesNew Zealand's retirement village and aged-care "model" was admired in Australia.04 Oct 05:00 AM
InvestmentTakeaway meal theft alleged in lobby: tenant evicted"Tenant's partner screaming and using foul language on multiple occasions."27 Sep 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Invasive' rental property agencies bending guidelines - Consumer NZSome agencies are collecting potentially illegal information, an investigation finds.27 Sep 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliersCladdings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.27 Sep 04:45 AM
