New ZealandDunedin millionaire donates $25 million to aid first-time home buyersRoger Fewtrell’s goal is to provide up to 250 first-time buyers with around $100,000 each.29 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandContainer-like Kāinga Ora apartment builds: Why little's changed in 3 monthsRanolf St and Malfroy Rd development shocked residents in March - when will it be done?28 Jul 07:53 PM
New ZealandValue for money? Kāinga Ora spent $20m – now land sits vacant, housing plans scrappedThe sale was the subject of a protected disclosure that resulted in a confidential payout.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motelsConsent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.25 Jul 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHomeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issuesThe property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.25 Jul 05:36 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates againThe bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.24 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care report and could Darleen Tana be forced out? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 24, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a big day for survivors of abuse in this country and Greens looking at whether to force Darleen Tana out. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Jul 08:41 PM
BusinessAuckland landlord's sub-letting scheme ends with $14,000 fine, banning orderAuckland landlord was advised to get her act together but chose not to, tribunal says.22 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandPraise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.Watch22 Jul 08:22 PM
Banking and financeDo you really get a bargain on a mortgagee sale?More than 20,000 home loans were 'past due' but how many are actually for sale?22 Jul 08:21 PM
New ZealandShort-term rentals have limited effect on house prices in major citiesPopulation growth has more effect on local rent and house prices, Airbnb survey shows.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark GovtAbout 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac touts potential of shared home ownership schemes, but will it actually take on more risk?Community housing providers accuse banks of being too risk averse.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office gardenMichael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMore home loan rate cuts – if you can get themRate relief may take time to filter through to households.22 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sell it before the bank does': The real reason more people are selling housesA 50% leap in houses listed for sale may be partly due to home loan pressure.21 Jul 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirement village issues highlighted in push for law reformThe Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandNew council units boost pensioner housingThe Waipā District Council has now provided homes for 117 pensioners.17 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Rapidly rising': Kiwis face housing pain despite inflation dropFood prices have stabilised, but insurance, rates and rents are still “rising rapidly".17 Jul 07:09 AM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
Construction‘Unbelievably shortsighted’: Fury against Chris Penk on house energy efficiency reviewFuture generations would be sentenced to a life of cold housing, Andrew Eagles says.16 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: US politics and the right to bear arms; pay police properlyOPINION: In America, gun violence is commonplace.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceState insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilientGovernment officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.16 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.15 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trump rally shooting may alter the course of historyOPINION: 'Conspiracists on the left and right are hard at work fomenting greater chaos.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighboursProperty managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.15 Jul 06:00 AM
InflationAuckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturnHigh interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.15 Jul 02:12 AM
