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Major bank cuts key home loan rate

One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.

Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices

Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.

'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in Tauranga

Seven new homes blessed in Tauranga, marking a milestone for Ngāti Ranginui.

Mortgage calls: When will borrowers see value in long term rates again?

Some may accept short-term pain for long-term gain.

‘We’re all terrified': Rock thrower has residents on edge

Neighbours say they've been terrorised for months by stones coming through their windows.

'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k

An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.

New home consents up in November but down 12% annually

House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.

Audrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal conviction

Opinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.

Hong Kong investor buys 120-lot Hobsonville Point site for $9.2m

Only Singaporeans and Australians can buy our residential property without clearance.

How much house prices dropped in 2024

Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.

Opinion: The deal to solve Auckland’s infrastructure crisis

OPINION: We can catch up with our global peers – so let’s get on with it.

Green Building Council chief plans to bike less, run more

'I'll be camping in Aotearoa’s beautiful great outdoors. Wish us luck and sunny days.'

Opinion: An Auckland where everyone can thrive

Auckland's growth hides deep inequalities, with many lacking food and housing.

Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt

It was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.

Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson

'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'

Knighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John Gallagher

Sir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.