PremiumPremiumConstructionAnother builder fails: Ex-TV presenter a client, nine sites abandoned'All I wanted to do was build a home and income residence for retirement.' - client.14 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandQueenstown rental crisis: Hospitality worker told his accommodation to be used as Airbnb instead'It is just a real kick in the face when you're already down.'13 Mar 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDismay as joinery firm with 28 staff folds after nearly 50 yearsThe building and construction sector dominates liquidations, accounting for 29 per cent.13 Mar 04:40 AM
KahuIwi's whare project invests in whānauThe third-wealthiest tribe, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, is investing in its people.12 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandHabitat for Humanity opens community housing project in 'our flashest town'The need for housing has soared due to factors like skyrocketing property prices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bombed out': Neighbours up in arms about half-finished apartment complexTough times for developers leaves Auckland street with unfinished eyesore, neighbours say.11 Mar 05:41 AM
New Zealand'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homelessLaura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.10 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It beggars belief': Council considers housing development alongside flood plainThe developer says he is designing a solution to address the stormwater concerns.10 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandCouple forced to live in leaky home after QSM recipient found to have duped them wins retrialA judge described the case as "quite literally a cover-up".10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careTen 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under wayPractices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.10 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWide range of Kiwis facing financial difficultiesInaction is not going to work out if you’re already struggling.09 Mar 10:01 PM
Banking and financeFMA warns Du Val for misleading, deceptive statementsDu Val Group would potentially seek to list a new company on the NZX.09 Mar 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballotThe three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.09 Mar 05:03 PM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Mum and dad landlords aren’t the enemy’: National unveils build-to-rent housing policyPromise to bring back brightline test and interest deductibility.09 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' diseaseFour Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.08 Mar 06:55 PM
PropertyHouse prices continue to drop with one district leading the trendQV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.08 Mar 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Living in a soup of humidity': Air-con issue dogs some residents in luxury high-rise"It’s like living in a soup of humidity - but with a great view."08 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHouse values falling but still up 24.5pc on pre-Covid timesPrices would need to keep falling for another two years before they hit pre-Covid levels.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRobertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiryThe Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.08 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Dream turning into a nightmare': Family fumes waiting for land settlement'It looks as though our family dream home is now unachievable.'08 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandProgramme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homesA Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.08 Mar 01:42 AM
KahuDave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cycloneDave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.07 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to demolish almost 30 state houses due to Auckland flood damageAlmost 600 Auckland state houses were damaged in total.07 Mar 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid failsChange 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$200m plans: Fletcher Residential's vision for 306 new Auckland homesOverseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.07 Mar 04:40 AM
InvestmentWomen trail men in home ownershipStudy finds men own 0.5 per cent more homes than women, or 8149 more properties.06 Mar 06:03 PM
Banking and finance$900 mortgage hike: How much pain are we in for and when will rates come down?New Zealand is in for a massive mortgage shock, and renters won't be immune.06 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding activity levels drop for first time since pandemic lockdownsFirst fall in total volume of building work since Covid-hit September 2021 quarter.05 Mar 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTemporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic searchThey and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.05 Mar 04:00 PM
InvestmentResident sets up vibrating device to aggravate neighbours in NZ's tallest apartment towerThe bizarre device is designed to make a dull, repetitive noise 24 hours a day.04 Mar 06:26 PM
New Zealand750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone GabrielleHundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.03 Mar 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSlash inquiry: Forestry boss says Nash’s industry ties could be ‘impediment’Stuart Nash says the scale of the debris is "completely unacceptable".02 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandMuriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit housesLocals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.02 Mar 06:49 PM