PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateProperty investment: How buyers are reacting to change of govtNew mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.29 Jan 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMayors in France battle AirbnbFinancial Times: MPs to vote on empowering local govt to set quotas on short-term rentals.28 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by councilThe council was told the tenants will be moved from the property over the next fortnight.27 Jan 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Thank Christ it went that way’: Racing boss on scaffold collapseTwo $1m races, one $1.5m race to be run tomorrow night: upgrade showcases years of work.25 Jan 11:03 PM
New Zealand'It's frustrating': Consents granted for builds on known flood plains in AucklandOver 1400 new house consents have been issued on flood plains since the Auckland floods.25 Jan 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee saleThe case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.25 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
InvestmentNew record for first home buyers share of marketDecember was the first time the group out-bought other buyer groups.24 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandCultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf clubLocals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.24 Jan 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow housing market could react to new Reserve Bank movesConsultation on new mortgage lending restrictions ends on March 12.24 Jan 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Timing of planned tenancy law changes tipped'War on landlords' set to be reversed with law reform. But precisely when, landlords ask.23 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandHe's running for council, but doesn't want your voteThe candidate has taken unusual measures to advocate for an important topic.22 Jan 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Sinking feeling in my puku': Last development on protected side of Te Mata PeakHastings District Council prohibited the development of land in this area in 2022.22 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandMana Ahuriri plans new homes for former railyard land know as 'gravel pit'The land was set for big-box retail. The new plan is for housing.21 Jan 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeState tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rentTotal arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Final pay, don't delay!' Sacked ELE workers to Deloitte receivers in Queen St protestReceivers 'well aware many ex-ELE workers experiencing financial and mental hardship'.19 Jan 03:15 AM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
New Zealand‘Stellar end to the year’: Two-year high for house sales in Hawke’s BayOwner-occupiers and first-home buyers the 'most active groups' during December.18 Jan 01:47 AM
ConstructionHarvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturnConsumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.17 Jan 09:45 PM
Banking and financeThe changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHarcourts' agency owner liquidates, forms new company to continue"Relationship breakdown" cited by the liquidator as the reason for the companies folding.17 Jan 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIkea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footageAbout 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.17 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandTe Aroha and Paeroa in the spotlight for reality TV seriesThe towns are set to feature on Country House Hunters NZ this week.16 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rateIn 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.15 Jan 10:04 PM
KahuWhenua Māori mortgage breakthrough for whānau dreaming of home ownershipA new lending model could allow iwi to unlock whenua Māori for housing.14 Jan 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt-contracted housing service provider declares $15.6m in revenueOther income sources included rent payments and donations.11 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandWhat tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods rideMatt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.11 Jan 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't seem very fair': Some homeowners to pay $100 more a year in HBRC rates shake-upFarmers could get a big rates break, but there are hikes planned for urban landowners.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChina Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.10 Jan 05:00 AM
Banking and financeUp or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson09 Jan 10:35 PM
CrimeTenant told the rain 'won't last forever' when rental property floodedTenancy Tribunal: "The property should not have been offered for residential tenancies."09 Jan 06:00 AM
Construction$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers didFirst, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.08 Jan 08:07 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport MinisterThe left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.08 Jan 04:00 PM