BusinessHas the rental market flatlined? Median rental prices down, 'affordability ceiling' curbing risesFirst time since 2009 the median national rent price had gone down, Cotality says. 23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyResidents take legal action over high fees at The CAB apartmentsThe High Court will hear the case in Auckland on October 20.23 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?': State tenant accused of pointing gun at teen escapes evictionAnother tenant escaped eviction despite her boyfriend attacking a neighbour.22 Jul 08:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternativesFamilies with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.20 Jul 09:00 PM
Property'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikesNew Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.17 Jul 05:07 AM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.12 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.12 Jul 12:01 AM
PropertyRyman sales down, Summerset sales at record levelsRyman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.10 Jul 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'The payoff is huge': How luxury travel is being transformed for Kiwi second-home owners95 properties are already listed in NZ - and the number is growing.08 Jul 11:37 PM
PropertyCardrona Hotel sale could set Trade Me record: 21k views in under a weekHigh interest in the sale of the 162-year-old hotel with a heritage-listed false front. 07 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Mansons begins Graham St project; free car with Westgate home; how’s Resido going?Two basement levels, nine storeys of offices: NZ's biggest new commercial project begins.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSick social housing tenant fights eviction bid linked to disruptive visitorsThe Tenancy Tribunal heard she was 'extremely vulnerable' and was likely being exploited.06 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incidentThe tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.05 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlatting wars: The male students' struggle against 'unwritten rule' bias claimsClaims of landlords' bias towards males being rowdy, drunken tenants. 04 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Chose to ignore the rules': Landlord fined for tenancy breachesThe Queenstown landlord ignored warnings, leading to multiple breaches of tenancy rules.03 Jul 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$66m repair bill for Auckland apartments sparks court actionTwo Victopia units face forced sale because of unpaid repair bills.02 Jul 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlanned for years, 25% owner sells out of Queenstown's Lakeview Taumata'Troubled, controversial, deathly quiet': Crux on site of $2b mixed-use Queenstown scheme.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPwC says sell: 59-unit partly built Du Val block up for saleGovernment-appointed statutory managers PwC call in Colliers to quit an apartment project.01 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rentalThe tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealthy Homes to golden visas: How Govt’s July 1 changes could affect youRental properties must comply with Healthy Homes standards by July 1.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMost of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to riseThe partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the worksThe biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.24 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TVHe was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before ChristmasThey were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.20 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessControversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New YorkIt says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.19 Jun 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandHome sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenantsNotice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.12 Jun 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental huntGisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marinaOPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee saleWFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.09 Jun 04:00 AM