PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStreet named for community champion as housing project beginsThe project features five rent-to-own homes, aiming for completion by Christmas.21 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Why Fletcher Building is selling its $60m Penrose siteOPINION: After 52 years making Gib in Penrose, Winstone Wallboards' 5ha site is for sale.21 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternativesFamilies with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.20 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandA third of new builds in Auckland are failing final inspectionsHome Owners and Buyers Association NZ president John Gray talks to Ryan Bridge about the high number of houses failing final building inspections.Watch20 Jul 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirement village's affordable housing dream fails, properties hit marketThe village's plan to sell properties for affordable housing fell through.20 Jul 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘What downturn?’ The construction firm bucking the house-building slump'We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.'19 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNick Mowbray's vision for cut-price homes - and when company could launchZuru has invested more in this venture than its consumer goods division.18 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Sir John Key believes interest rates are stifling NZ growthHe also criticised former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr's monetary policy.18 Jul 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne carA former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Property'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikesNew Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.17 Jul 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Unusual system': Bond delay and power supply system lead to fine for landlordThe tenant had no power for hours at a time due to a 'complicated' metering system.17 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firmsBradley is taking over a project stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.16 Jul 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.16 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homelessThe council says that like all accommodation, the Village of Hope needs consent.15 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their biteANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all? Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse. 15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
BusinessReport: Auckland's car reliance, low housing density lagging peersAuckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.14 Jul 11:12 PM
BusinessMedian house price falls in Auckland, increases in regionsReinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.14 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivershipDeveloper Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.13 Jul 11:00 PM
ConstructionInsulation rule changes could cut $15k from new build costsNorthland builders welcome changes to insulation rules, easing building costs.13 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.12 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villagesResidents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.12 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.11 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
PropertyRyman sales down, Summerset sales at record levelsRyman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.10 Jul 11:14 PM
WorldHow conservatives beat back a Republican sell-off of public landsRight-wing forces revolted to protect what they see as a symbol of American greatness.10 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing successAaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.10 Jul 05:00 PM