Politics'Grown-up Government': Luxon on coalition agreement compromise“We’ve phased it and delivered it in a slightly different way," PM said.11 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandSwims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattieRetired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.11 Mar 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new jobHow to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Landlord tax breaks aren't a 'success', firefighters' speed bump fearsOPINION: 'Does this Government intend to worsen the social divide?'11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLandlord tax break cost rose by $800m to $2.9bNational’s pre-election fiscal and tax plans costed the policy at $2.1b.11 Mar 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3m not yet due to Eke Panuku for ex-council HQ The CABAllan Young says he's very comfortable with the contractual obligations.11 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Mortgage tax deductionsThe Government announced that landlords will be able to claim 80 per cent of interest expenses from April. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Horrible': Renter lives every day in fear of getting kicked outMeet renters expecting to be tenants for life, and those who still dream of homeownership.10 Mar 07:42 PM
New ZealandScammers, Wellington Water woes and fizzy drink ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 11, 2024How much money Kiwis lost to scammers last year, Wellington Water comes under fire again and school fizzy drink ban falls. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandNorthland project to unlock land for up to 3000 housesThe roading project is about planning for the future, says one Whangarei councillor.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Stuart Nash to transform historic Napier Courthouse into family homeHis father and grandfather both worked in it - now Stuart Nash's family will live in it.10 Mar 03:30 AM
InflationDeal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promisedThe interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Christopher Luxon’s political radar is brokenOPINION: Maybe Luxon has been rich for too long. That is not a criticism.09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan economics be fun? Liam Dann thinks soThe Herald's business editor at large launches a new book demystifying money.08 Mar 06:30 PM
VideoGreenpark huts face demolitionTime is running out for the owners of 32 huts, who have been told by the local iwi they have until June 30 to demolish their properties and leave. Video / George HeardWatch08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
KahuMarae leader backs Government whānau housing plansHurimoana Dennis also stresses the need for increased collaboration.07 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandWomen more likely to own the family home but not a rental, NZ report findsGisborne leads the country in having more women own housing.07 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionProf Deidre Brown wins Institute of Architects' gold medal'She continues to make an astounding contribution to architecture in Aotearoa." - NZIA07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Emergency housing shake-upThe verification process, eligibility settings and obligations will all be strengthened for emergency housing. Video / NZ Herald, RNZWatch06 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandBulldozers move in on former Te Awamutu churchThe former church building is making way for an affordable housing project.06 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time recordRental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Brace for some serious economic pain aheadOPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and finance‘Done and dusted’: More Kiwis believe housing market downturn is overConfidence in housing market is on the rise, with expectations interest rates have peaked06 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ cuts some home loan rates after rivals make movesLess-hawkish tone, property glut part of wider landscape influencing banks.05 Mar 10:54 PM
Banking and financeHouses for sale flood Auckland market, hit 11-year peakSale numbers plummet, new listings skyrocket: not a market in recovery at all.04 Mar 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable saleSibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.04 Mar 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Spoonley: Doubling Auckland’s size is not a good thingOPINION: Auckland will dominate New Zealand’s population growth over the coming decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMajor banks drop home loan ratesBig bank reacts to OCR move, inflation jitters.03 Mar 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why poverty continues in New ZealandOPINION: Suburbian response says much about the shameful blight of poverty in Aotearoa.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUpgrades badly needed at Premier House, says Heritage NZIt's in a dishevelled state partly due to it serving multiple purposes, the entity says.03 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandResidents say rent increase will price them out of their homesDental and medical appointments are being put off while tenants wait on a decision.02 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Evict tenants who don't deserve state homesOPINION: It is all about your rights instead of acknowledging you have responsibilities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Pay down debt or invest?OPINION: Mary Holm says there are two things to consider.01 Mar 04:00 PM