PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first homeLiam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.16 Feb 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Silver lining': What 2023 has in store for first-home buyers"The share of first-home buyers taking out mortgages has been strong in last six months."08 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPremium stories of 2022: Simon Bridges' stately Tauranga home for sale for $3.9mThe house was listed last month, before the shock announcement he's quitting politics.26 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesJo Raphael: Plan changes will be good for our cities - let’s grow upOPINION: Jo Raphael asks, if not here, then where?12 Dec 04:00 PM
PropertyRetirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profitMore than 250 new units being built in big expansion.28 Nov 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesAfter the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Major step forward’: Govt puts $147m towards housing - about time, says developerFunding for crucial infrastructure to help deliver more than 3000 new homes confirmed.17 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesProperty: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures showQV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.08 Nov 05:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua motel ads targeted Facebook users out of townRotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.06 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesInside Winstone's new $400m Gib factoryThe new factory has 50 per cent more capacity than the current Auckland plant.01 Nov 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Nightmare': Bad tenants knuckle down while some landlords eye holiday marketDesperate families are also applying for one-bedroom homes.30 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSlow start to spring for housing market as prices drop, but agents optimistic'Hopefully we're coming out of a difficult time but who knows with interest rates.'13 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'There is a lot of demand': Rental boss says Tauranga bucking regional trendTauranga's median weekly rents fell from July to August and are now at $635.07 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNew Zealand's most expensive house sales of 2022 so far"As per usual, the premium end of the market beats to its own drum" - Nick Goodall24 Sep 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unacceptable': Council members clash during elder housing discussion'An incredible opportunity', or a 'totally deficient' proposal: council debates.16 Sep 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaipā's green spaces safe from housing intensification changesThe district council assured residents: town belt and green spaces will be protected.01 Sep 10:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHouse values drop below $1 million average: What's going on in your area?One area bucked the trend: up 40 per cent last year, down only 3.4 per cent now.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offersThe housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.05 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesKāinga Ora paid whopping $70m for land based on wobbly valuationsAgency under fire for above-market price.01 Aug 05:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDisabled woman forced to shower on porch due to limited rental optionsAn expert calls for all new homes to be built with universal design standards.01 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNew home loans fall by more than a third despite bank cashback warsInterest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.15 Jul 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housingA large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'X factor': Region's richest pay 425pc above Mount Maunganui's averageOneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in the Bay of Plenty12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditionsThe tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.03 Jun 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWho's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.27 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesZizi Sparks: There are no winners in council's legal action against motelsRotorua's council has lodged court action in the Environment Court against nine motels.25 May 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBudget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken upBig jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.19 May 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBudget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's goneHere are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.19 May 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBudget: The cost of living and what's in it for youNew payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.19 May 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Record' sales: Tauranga's luxury house market running hotLuxury market performing in complete contrast to the low-to-mid-range market.17 May 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHave your say on future of Tauranga's new suburbInformation display open at Tauranga Crossing from May 20-29.13 May 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesIs this the right time to buy? Shift to buyer market, prices drop 5 per centAgents say the property market has "dramatically" shifted in the buyers' favour.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHow a man's lonely death led to housing for the elderly homelessElderly man found four days after he died.01 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSimon Bridges' $3.9m Tauranga home flops at auctionPolitician's family home still on the market - but at a fixed price.29 Mar 01:43 AM