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Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ

Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.

Big energy upgrades for new houses from November

Experts estimate up to $25,000 could be added to new builds.

BNZ economist: Chances of recession 'rising by the day'

The chances of getting through this interest rate cycle with a "soft landing" are fading.

Rates rise of 'at least $400' for Central Hawke's Bay home owners

Home valuations are going up but what does it mean for ratepayers in Hawke's Bay?

$300/week mortgage offer: Sales gimmick or great deal?

'What we're trying to do is to have some sort of a social element' - Sam Mishriki.

Kiwis shrug off inflation woes to spend more in April

Hospitality is the sector still doing it toughest StatsNZ card transaction data shows.

First-home buyers under pressure as activity falls to 2014 levels

New data out on buyers and values shows economic conditions taking effect.

Focus: Ranui Caravan Park residents building a vibrant and thriving community

Pete Dehar stacks food for the park's pata kai (store house) for neighbours and locals to grab. Video / Michael Craig

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