New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartmentsFree-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.17 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWanaka St openingTikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga OraWatch16 Sep 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairsAn owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionElectricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-riseLakewood Plaza power outage being treated 'with the utmost of urgency',15 Sep 09:05 PM
PoliticsPM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-alongThe level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.15 Sep 03:38 AM
LifestyleYour gas stove could be making your asthma worseLiving in a household that uses gas can come with health implications. Here's what to do.15 Sep 12:01 AM
BusinessHousing market still flat despite OCR cutActivity is expected to strengthen over the rest of the year as interest rates fall.13 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandArtist images released for 110-unit project near Napier CBDThe housing proposal is being led by Mana Ahuriri on a former Napier railway yard.12 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandWhere are property prices still rising?Corelogic's data showed 50% of the suburbs it tracked had "meaningful value increases'.11 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFirst Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's WestgateConsortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.11 Sep 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
InflationAre you better off than your parents were?Inflation has pushed up many costs in recent decades.10 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandWellington real estate agent's $200,000 loss after market shiftThe agent lost the money on a newly built townhouse.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandTenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in stormTenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.Watch10 Sep 02:24 AM
BusinessWhere is it cheaper to own than rent in NZ?In areas such as Wairoa, Kawerau, Ruapehu, and Tararua its cheaper to buy than rent.10 Sep 12:23 AM
LifestyleHelp! How can I get rid of the mould in my house?Mould can easily get a grip on your home, which can have serious repercussions.08 Sep 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidationA court has ordered a Napier company into liquidation and one apartment owner wants out.08 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre Aussie homes more affordable? What you need to earn to buy in Oz vs NZAustralia has five main cities with incomes and house prices more affordable than in NZ.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to courtWatercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.07 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businessesTwo advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.05 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeA Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuationNo external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.04 Sep 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m SeascapeDispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.04 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandMSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenantsEmerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.04 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandProperty market springing back – but not in NorthlandExperts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConcern over housing costs hits record high across rich nationsFinancial Times: Rising mortgage costs, rents meet building shortage to stoke crisis.04 Sep 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilitiesKPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.03 Sep 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?03 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt doesOPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hardSome pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.03 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw indexDeveloper to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axedMeanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.02 Sep 05:30 AM