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Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms

An economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.

Lights on, nobody home: Three-storey Govt housing development still empty after seven months

The central Napier apartment block was completed in July, but no one's moved in yet.

$2b Lakeview Te Taumata build begins with first stage of Queenstown mega-project

'There’s some pretty tough ground to get through,' says building firm boss Dom Fleischl.

Plans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years away

Flaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

Retired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratch

Christopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.

Inside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA

'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.

'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?

Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.

Big caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposed

Cabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.