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The US fund Invesco recently bought a 50 per cent stake in the ANZ Centre on Albert St, part of $1.1b worth of commercial property sales in Auckland over the past three months. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Auckland commercial property running hot

17 Sep, 2018 4:37pm
3 minutes to read

Auckland commercial property spike leads to $1.1b of sales in three months, report shows.

The upcoming foreign buyer ban could take some sunshine out of the housing market by hitting Auckland prices, Westpac predicts. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

House prices to take a hit from foreign buyer ban: Westpac

17 Sep, 2018 10:06am
3 minutes to read

Foreign buyer ban to hit Auckland and Queenstown house prices: Westpac.

Homeless man on the streets of Auckland's CBD. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Head count aims to paint clearer picture of homelessness

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Auckland volunteers take to city streets for first large-scale count of homeless people.

All Black strength and conditioning coach Dr Nic Gill's new book aims to help Kiwis take control of their health. Photo / Andrew Warner

SPORT

All Black fitness coach shares health tips for everyday Kiwis

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

All Black strength and conditioning coach's new book tackles health misconceptions.

Graham Lawson and partner Christina Jarden holidaying in Australia's far north. Photo / Helen Nugent

NEW ZEALAND

'Crocodile Dundee' Kiwi killed in Australian car crash

15 Sep, 2018 12:38pm
4 minutes to read

Coromandel resident Graham Lawson died in Townsville last month after a car crash.

New Zealand's housing debt to GDP ratio sits at 89 per cent, according to Oxford Economics. Photo / Janna Dixon

BUSINESS

NZ ranked world's fifth most at-risk housing market

15 Sep, 2018 9:45am
2 minutes to read

NZ house prices most overvalued in world, behind only Hong Kong.

Yoga for dogs at Barkley Manor Auckland. Merlot with owner Susie O'Rourke. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Yoga classes go all to the dogs

9 Sep, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

It's a dog's world: Kiwis sign up for dog yoga and My Food Bag-type pet food deliveries.

SPORT

Code clash: Will it be the All Blacks or Warriors tonight?

8 Sep, 2018 2:00pm
4 minutes to read

Code clash: Will it be the All Blacks or Warriors who captivate sports fans tonight?

Ponsonby was one of Auckland's biggest losers over the last quarter as home values dropped 1.7 per cent. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

The humble town that's become the fastest riser in Auckland's property market

3 Sep, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Affordable Wellsford gives Auckland's best gain in house values, new data shows.

Selling homes that have been let out for short stays in locations like Waiheke Island, could attract new costs because of Auckland Council rates charges. Photo / Robert Trathen

BUSINESS

Bed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandary

2 Sep, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.

Christchurch $5m Lotto winner has his eyes on an Italian holiday and Tesla electric car. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Did that actually happen?': $5m Lotto winner played 'lucky numbers'

31 Aug, 2018 2:41pm
3 minutes to read

Christchurch man tells of his disbelief as his lucky Lotto numbers come up.

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust said it flew a 20-year-old woman with multiple injuries to hospital to Auckland City Hospital. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

NEW ZEALAND

Road carnage: Four dead and one fighting for their life

29 Aug, 2018 10:00pm
2 minutes to read

Horror crashes have claimed four lives and left others badly hurt.

Commuter Graham Dykes would like to see more Park & Rides built but says it needs to be balanced against the cost. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Swanson Park & Ride praised, but more parks needed

29 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Swanson's Park & Ride on the city's fringe close to overflowing, say commuters.

NEW ZEALAND

'Unfortunate Experiment' patients deserve personal apology: survivor

27 Aug, 2018 6:37pm
5 minutes to read

"Unfortunate Experiment" survivor explains why she wants a personal apology.

New data reveals the suburbs where Aucklanders don't want to sell. Photo / Janna Dixon

BUSINESS

Auckland's top five suburbs where home owners aren't selling

24 Aug, 2018 5:00am
6 minutes to read

New data reveals the suburbs where Aucklanders don't want to sell.

A community housing provider says 200,000 Kiwi families are being forced out of the cities in search of cheaper homes. Photo / File

BUSINESS

200,000 Kiwi families being squeezed out of cities: support group

23 Aug, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Lack of funding for affordable housing squeezing 200,000 families out of cities: advocate

Dianne and Cliff Walker say they've fought NZTA on many issues arising from the project. Photo / Diego Opatowski

BUSINESS

The motorway and the 'cracked' homes saga: Can owners win a payout?

22 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Auckland residents should consider class action over alleged roadworks damage: expert

Surfers were apparently shot at while in the water at Te Maika-Albatross Pt in Taharoa. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police

20 Aug, 2018 9:03am
Quick Read

Police say shots have been fired at surfers riding waves in Taharoa in the Waikato.

An Air NZ plane taking off for Sydney has reported been redirected to Auckland Airport. Photo/Air NZ

NEW ZEALAND

Air NZ flight to Sydney turns back to Auckland after technical issues

20 Aug, 2018 8:46am
2 minutes to read

Australia-bound Air NZ flight back in Auckland after flight deck window issue.

Gaylene Smith says her house has suffered $500,000 worth of damage because of the work being done on the motorway. Photo / Diego Opatowski

BUSINESS

'Pure hell': Homes cracking in motorway work, say owners

20 Aug, 2018 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Southern Motorway construction allegedly causing thousands in damage to homes: residents.

Analysts Australasian Trading Management are tipping Auckland prices to fall as part of a trend already seen in Australia's Melbourne and Sydney markets. Photo/Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Why Auckland house prices will keep continuing to fall

16 Aug, 2018 11:25am
4 minutes to read

Is Melbourne and Sydney "price correction" spreading to Auckland?

Family violence is up but the number of people being prosecuted for the crimes is

NEW ZEALAND

Family violence is up but prosecutions are 'disturbingly' down, new figures show

16 Aug, 2018 7:05am
4 minutes to read

Family violence is up but prosecutions are "disturbingly" down, new figures show.

Gandhi Nivas founder Ranjna Patel says its critical to work with the perpetrators of family violence to help reduce its terrible effect on families. Photo/NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

New centre aims to prevent family violence

15 Aug, 2018 8:06pm
2 minutes to read

Service offers perpetrators a place to cool down and get help to change their behaviours.

Property manager Quinovic Te Aro in Wellington posted three advertisements on its Facebook page that have angered renters. Image / Renters United

BUSINESS

Property manager pulls ads after outraging renters

13 Aug, 2018 4:45pm
3 minutes to read

Company removes ads that suggested landlords should squeeze their tenants for money.

One of three of St Heliers harbour view properties now on sale. Photo/Supplied

BUSINESS

Got deep pockets? $21m Auckland mega section for sale

12 Aug, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Get out your cheque book: a swathe of St Heliers harbour view land has just gone on sale.

NEW ZEALAND

He's just 21 and already owns 11 properties - here's how

11 Aug, 2018 8:38pm
5 minutes to read

Jonathan Brownlee's home ownership story either fills people with hope or makes them cry.

A young woman's pole dancing classes were enough to label her a bad character, costing her Wellington rental property. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Rental woes: Pole dancing tenant labelled 'bad character'

8 Aug, 2018 7:11pm
4 minutes to read

Landlord: "I don't know if we want someone of that sort of character."

Expectant parents Richie and Gemma McCaw. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Richie and Gemma: Surviving the pressure of celebrity parents

29 Jul, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

What will it be like to be the McCaws' child - the pressure of having famous parents.

Dr Lance O'Sullivan is hoping to pressure the Government into improving the health of Housing NZ homes. Photo/Nick Reed.

NEW ZEALAND

Leading doctor calls for healthier state housing

16 Jul, 2018 10:52am
3 minutes to read

Leading doctor Lance O'Sullivan starts Facebook page calling for healthier state housing.

Residents at this apartment block on Basin View Lane in Panmure have until September 2 to vacate their homes. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Panmure residents forced out of homes by new busway

2 Jul, 2018 12:43pm
3 minutes to read

Auckland Council is evicting Panmure tenants to make way for a new eastern busway.

Salvation Army head of welfare services Major Pam Waugh says rogue lenders are increasingly active. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Loan sharks target elderly and mentally ill: Salvation Army

28 Jun, 2018 4:53pm
4 minutes to read

Rogue lenders are targeting the elderly and mentally ill, the Salvation Army says.

Porirua resident Lisi Taulapapa, who has been the victim of predatory behaviour by mobile traders. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Loan sharks leave three homeless mums $144,000 in debt

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Predatory lenders have left three homeless Auckland mums in almost $150,000 of debt.

This three-bedroom bungalow in Wellington is being sold

NEW ZEALAND

Bids are in for bungalow that had open home ban

18 Jun, 2018 3:07pm
4 minutes to read

"Absolutely no person is to enter the property," the home's Trade Me listing said.

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One in four homes snapped up by first-home buyers last month

Auckland commercial property running hot

House prices to take a hit from foreign buyer ban: Westpac

Head count aims to paint clearer picture of homelessness

All Black fitness coach shares health tips for everyday Kiwis

'Crocodile Dundee' Kiwi killed in Australian car crash

NZ ranked world's fifth most at-risk housing market

Yoga classes go all to the dogs

Code clash: Will it be the All Blacks or Warriors tonight?

The humble town that's become the fastest riser in Auckland's property market

Bed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandary

'Did that actually happen?': $5m Lotto winner played 'lucky numbers'

Road carnage: Four dead and one fighting for their life

Swanson Park & Ride praised, but more parks needed

'Unfortunate Experiment' patients deserve personal apology: survivor

Auckland's top five suburbs where home owners aren't selling

200,000 Kiwi families being squeezed out of cities: support group

The motorway and the 'cracked' homes saga: Can owners win a payout?

Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police

Air NZ flight to Sydney turns back to Auckland after technical issues

'Pure hell': Homes cracking in motorway work, say owners

Why Auckland house prices will keep continuing to fall

Family violence is up but prosecutions are 'disturbingly' down, new figures show

New centre aims to prevent family violence

Property manager pulls ads after outraging renters

Got deep pockets? $21m Auckland mega section for sale

He's just 21 and already owns 11 properties - here's how

Rental woes: Pole dancing tenant labelled 'bad character'

Richie and Gemma: Surviving the pressure of celebrity parents

Leading doctor calls for healthier state housing

Panmure residents forced out of homes by new busway

Loan sharks target elderly and mentally ill: Salvation Army

Loan sharks leave three homeless mums $144,000 in debt

Bids are in for bungalow that had open home ban