New ZealandTenancy Tribunal issues first 'pet' ruling, backing Labrador puppy in upstairs flatThe ruling is the first test of new pet consent rules that began on December 1.15 May 12:37 AM
PremiumNew ZealandHarcourts agent under scrutiny after buying $1.9m state houses through his own firmKāinga Ora says it was not told the buyer was linked to the selling agent. 14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyersNational sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'It just makes me cry': Northland housing need dwarfs new state builds13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPropertyRight of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses13 May 02:05 AM
PremiumPropertyRental slowdown: Cost pressures, holidays cool demand for Auckland homes12 May 11:27 PM
New ZealandBlack mould, ripped walls: Auckland boarding house inspections uncover widespread breaches 12 May 12:48 AM
PremiumNew ZealandGolf course housing dilemma: Will adding a ‘no-complaint covenant’ actually stop complaints?11 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTower of debt: Ghost skyscraper developer estimated to owe $588.8mChina Construction Bank owed $133m. It called in receivers and now initial report is out.11 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPacific-style coastal estate tops $40m in potential new house price recordThe home's owner David Nathan died last November.10 May 11:19 PM
LifestyleHawaiian-style mansion said to have sold for $40m+Bayleys, in association with Knight Frank, marketed this big estate at Andersons Cove, 90 minutes north of Auckland. Video / BayleysWatch10 May 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora says it didn't know tenant placed in state home was a rapist. He’s now accused of fresh abuse'I understand they’ve still got to have somewhere to live, but not next to families.'09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe million-dollar suburbs without home mail deliveryResidents say missing mail has led to lost hospital appointments and fines.09 May 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandInside Auckland mortgagee auctions: Five distressed homes flogged off by banksA Northcote townhouse with $230,000 in unpaid rates sold for $400,000 below CV.08 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why borrowing to invest rarely stacks up better than killing your mortgageOPINION: If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest. 08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.07 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandNapier council plans to sell-off three villages as vacant, 66 residents to leaveAn impacted resident who has terminal cancer says it's weighing on her having to move out.07 May 06:02 PM
BusinessFirst-home buyers remain strong as lower interest rates save thousands in repaymentsLower property values and reduced mortgage costs make for favourable buying conditions.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's 'goldmine' state home sell-off mapped out, sweeping offload nets $330m nationwideState home sales have fetched $330m in nine months. Find out what's sold and where.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPower players of property: The men behind billions in homes and officesThese 12 CEOs control billions of dollars of New Zealand land and buildings.04 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyVast St Johns site another victim of Chinese developer's failureFirst the ghost tower was marketed, now a second Shundi site to be sold in bid for cash.04 May 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy the Bay of Plenty has grown more 'sceptical' towards migrants Community leaders say migrants fill critical workforce gaps and enrich culture. 03 May 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillions poured into Rotorua motels to undo emergency housing damageThe Government spent $3.6m refurbishing 11 Rotorua motels in the past year.01 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHousing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site The court kept the authority but cut the housing area to under half the site.29 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCastle’s $3m reno balloons to $11m as owners partly blame delays caused by council oppositionBut the Central Otago District Council says there was no hold-up from its side.29 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyResidents claim victory as Ryman backs down on retirement village ATM removalAfter a 31-village review, Ryman decided to remove ATMs at only two villages.28 Apr 09:00 PM
AucklandCommunity garden loses final court fight against mega Auckland housing developmentAround 500 new apartments are set to replace the Sanctuary community gardens.28 Apr 05:45 AM
BusinessMore Kiwis ahead on their mortgage repaymentsThe number of people behind on their home loan repayments also fell.28 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday April 26, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday April 26, 2026. Lebanon continues to take a beating despite ceasefire calls. Trading in your house could be the new way to downsize.Watch26 Apr 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: What to do when you're 57, have savings but no homeOPINION: Don't rely on the Government to provide housing in older age.24 Apr 05:00 PM