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Explained: What rising seas mean for insurance and house prices

If you live in a one-in-100-year flood zone, you'll likely lose insurance, expert warns.

Orr clashes with MPs over inflation

Adrian Orr squared off against MPs in Parliament on Thursday.

Return of tourism could lead to more homeless in Auckland

There are just 30 to 40 rough sleepers in the CBD. But that could be about to change.

'Show contrition': Nicola Willis' anger as housing market boils over

Messy unemployment data and the Financial Stability Report were released today.

Tenant left out of pocket after silly season robbing

Tenant ends up forking out for damage to the property.

Opinion: Why Auckland needs to retain its character suburbs

OPINION: Auckland councillor claims there's a meek submission to a flawed housing policy.

Wellington house price growth second weakest in the country

Only Auckland performed worse than Wellington in house price growth this quarter.

Liam Dann: Why a recession could be good for us

With record low unemployment a short sharp inflation beating recession might not be so bad

Mortgage wars: How to beat the banks at their own game

With tough new lending rules, here's how to give yourself the edge with the bank.

Is this the right time to buy? Shift to buyer market, prices drop 5 per cent

Agents say the property market has "dramatically" shifted in the buyers' favour.

Celebrity chef Julie Goodwin slams Aussie 'disgrace'

A television cook has come out swinging about a "national crisis".

'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne

The cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.

'I want out of here': Devastated residents fear proposal to sell reserves for housing

Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.

Builder leaves unfinished $85m Onehunga apartment scheme

Builder leaves huge project: buyer needed to take over and finish 85 units.

5000-home development rejected by Housing Minister for fast-track treatment

Winton Land has 1500 of 5000 homes consented: plans will proceed on smaller scale.

5000 homes with heritage values earmarked for intensification

Parts of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Heliers with heritage values will lose out.