New ZealandSchool teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancyThe teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal. 14 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with macheteTenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.12 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessLandlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-lawInvestigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.11 Jun 10:41 PM
New ZealandWellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms chargesMatthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.10 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandExcessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44CA laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.06 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancyQuinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.03 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircutA bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court. 30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandSexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding houseThe landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.27 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditionsThe tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.26 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenant moved out then sublet rental without telling landlordShe failed to provide a tenancy agreement and a gang member showed up to collect rent.25 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Offered sex in the lift': Tenant allegedly running brothel from apartment can't be evictedCCTV showed people moving through the building 'day and night', landlord told tribunal.22 May 05:00 PM
Property'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'19 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby diedFamily wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia. 17 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandIt's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental propertyThe fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.15 May 08:00 PM
PropertyLandlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped insideThe landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp homeThe Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears. 12 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy TribunalThe brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.23 Apr 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandTenant who fled rental property on short notice left behind damage and 500kg of rubbishThe woman had grounds to go early, but she still had a responsibility to leave it clean.12 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHorror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room. 25 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonWoolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property InsiderWoolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently. 24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWas it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaintOwner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.23 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandEviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaintsPolice confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenantNeighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenantsLandlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.10 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32kThe housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.08 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dishonest’: Landlord who found weapons, bong evicted tenant - but wasn’t upfront about whyNow the tenant has been awarded $12,000 after being left homeless.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damageThe landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.26 Feb 07:00 AM
