PremiumPremiumConstructionNew house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.08 Jul 02:00 AM
Banking and financeMortgagee sales on the rise as homeowners 'let it all go too long'Interest rates, insurance costs, council rates tip some homeowners into difficulty.07 Jul 06:53 PM
New ZealandNew housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayorHousing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.07 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandThinking outside the shoebox: How small is too small for an apartment?The removal of size requirements for an apartment or house has raised concerns.06 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 seriesThe series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.06 Jul 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Stats say Kiwis are getting wealthier - the reality is more complexOPINION: We worry a lot about living costs but wealth creation is the bigger picture.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years laterFormer owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.06 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Housing policy leaves anti-density backers nowhere to runOPINION: Chris Bishop plans to 'flood' the market with housing.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-storey retirement village project riles neighboursThe new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.05 Jul 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.05 Jul 12:37 AM
KahuŌpua community members and iwi oppose housing developmentNew Ōpua housing plan reduces the number of homes, leaves hilltop views04 Jul 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Rich mates': Govt puts Rotorua on 'fast track' to more homelessness - WaititiIt comes after Kāinga Ora said 110 planned new homes in the city were being 'reassessed'.04 Jul 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need houses, but not at the expense of our food bowlsOPINION: The Government needs to be careful about an open slather approach to housing.04 Jul 05:00 PM
InvestmentHouse prices are falling: Will Govt plans to 'flood' market have a big impact?The Government has unveiled grand plans to ‘flood’ the market with more houses.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew homes from $49k: House Me cuts pricesNew showroom is about to open at Wigram in that fast-growing area of Christchurch.04 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandGovernment to ‘flood’ cities with more housingHousing Minister Chris Bishop has unveiled the Government’s plan to “flood the market’ with land for development in a bid to end New Zealand’s housing crisis. Video / Michael CraigWatch04 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increasesMayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMinister announces new Kāinga Ora board, lays out ‘expectations’The government has announced a refreshed board for the housing agency.03 Jul 02:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland sellers 'delist' as homes sit on the marketHomes are being withdrawn from sale after prices plummet.02 Jul 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Brakes' go on 110 Kāinga Ora homes in 'priority' city as hundreds still promised'It had to slow up really, they couldn’t keep building at the same pace,' says a builder.02 Jul 05:02 PM
EconomyHouse prices must fall 'a further 16%' to become affordableAffordability a buzzword but it's rare to hear politicians say they want a drop in prices.01 Jul 09:41 PM
New ZealandThree-story townhouse under construction was destroyed by fireA new, luxury three-story townhouse under construction has been destroyed in a fire overnight on Northboro Rd in Belmont. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7mA modular housing project has a big financial fallout, liquidators picking up the pieces.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLegal claim launched alleging defects in New Lynn's Merchant Quarter: no hearing yetStatement of claim lodged, no date has yet been set for a hearing in court.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora CEO resigns, will get $365k payout - Govt changes 'not what he signed up for'The Government announced sweeping changes at the agency in May.01 Jul 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The kids aren't all rightOPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Chris Bishop's housing obsession - does he want to crash the economy?OPINION: High immigration should keep a floor on the market.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin tiny home development aims to provide affordable housingA key aspect of the project is a 16-lot tiny home development in Karitane.27 Jun 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThree-day job took 22 weeks: Tenants win $5500 compoLandlord Timothy Stewart said he was 'horrified' by the way the tenancy had been managed.27 Jun 05:38 AM
Banking and finance'Significant falls' in interest rates may lie ahead – ANZANZ has downgraded its expectations for house price growth this year.26 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengWhat's coming up in final days of Luxon’s action planSeveral items were mere formalities. Others were easy ticks. Anything substantive?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careNew Zealand’s 10 busiest buildersWinners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.26 Jun 04:10 AM
Banking and financeAnother major bank scales back house price forecastReserve Bank’s focus cited as bank picks less spectacular house price rises.26 Jun 01:43 AM