New ZealandHouses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homesAt least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.23 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandMore Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'23 Oct 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs, prostitution, poo in carparks: Locals plead to end emergency housing in motelsResidents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.22 Oct 06:51 PM
Kahu$500,000 used on Ihumātao discussion and nothing to show for itIf the Māngere land is not sorted soon, the Government may step in.22 Oct 06:23 PM
New ZealandBurnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state housesFire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.21 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandPlans for 1000-plus homes on reclaimed Napier farmland cause concernThe proposal includes over 1000 new homes on reclaimed farmland near Hawke's Bay Airport.21 Oct 06:06 PM
OpinionJarden Wealth Weekly: Is house price inflation a distant memory?OPINION: For many years it has been hard to go past housing as an investment in NZ.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.16 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val's inner circle: The key players in the collapsed property empireKenyon and Charlotte Clarke's key people in Du Val Group.16 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to consider when picking a home loan rateThe OCR cut of 50bps is great for interest rates, but what does it mean for buyers?16 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandBroken lift leaves residents making 15-storey trek to reach central Auckland apartmentsOne resident says it takes her 15 minutes to climb the stairs to her floor.15 Oct 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWould you take $25,000, a new car or a cheap loan?First 70 out of 416 planned new homes are completed on the Manukau land.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary Holm'If someone leaves me something in their will, am I obliged to accept it?'OPINION: Mary Holm on inheritances, shares for uni students and the red-hot CGT debate.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental propertyTwo-bedroom home's value has risen more than $300,000 since Luxon bought it.11 Oct 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton LandHow ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.11 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandMilton’s devastation and Crown deficit | Focus Morning Bulletin October 11, 2024Kiwis caught in Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Chris Luxon speaks out against Israel’s Prime Minister and how the Government’s books are looking amid challenging economic times.Watch10 Oct 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS inflation fell to 2.4% in SeptemberFinancial Times: Figures for headline and core rates marginally surpass expectations.10 Oct 05:37 PM
New ZealandWaikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track BillThe 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.10 Oct 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates dropMore than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.10 Oct 02:30 AM
Banking and finance'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen moodInterest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateRelief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR moveBanks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.09 Oct 02:57 AM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
KahuOptions for whānau to build on Māori freehold landBNZ’s standard home criteria can secure a home loan for housing on Māori owned land08 Oct 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStar backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers BloxxIs build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?08 Oct 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBanks stress testing mortgage customers at nearly 9%, despite looming OCR cutsBroker sees another hurdle on the horizon once rates fall.08 Oct 02:20 AM
KahuTainui team up with Government to develop housing at HopuhopuFifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.07 Oct 07:30 PM
Aged careRetirement Commission: New homes fail to meet downsizing needsNew builds of smaller homes won't cater for changing demands of older people.07 Oct 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySingaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnxious Europeans hoard savings as US consumers boost global economyFinancial Times: Eurozone sentiment splits from Americans' buoyant spending.06 Oct 09:26 PM
New ZealandThe retiree leading Wellington's rates revoltJudy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'How big is too big?' Discover Auckland's biggest and fastest-growing schoolsSearch every Auckland school to see which have grown fastest in our latest interactive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
