New Zealand'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier homeA neighbouring home was also blackened by the roaring blaze.11 May 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The HillFletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mum considers selling beloved family home due to repeat floods'We thought it would never happen in our lifetime, but it's happened twice now.'10 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement villageNothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.08 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming monthsThe money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.07 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepersWhare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station. 07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper 'goldmine': Herald analysis maps 840 of Auckland’s most valuable state homesExclusive analysis reveals $1.7b 'treasure map' of Kāinga Ora's Auckland properties.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village'We couldn't tell them what was happening, because we didn't know ourselves.'05 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandHow this city is bucking the national trend for new home buildsHalf of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei siteAs Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-complianceBusiness under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper02 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandLiving next door to Lorde: Meet the tenant of a state home worth almost $4m'I feel privileged being in it. It’s very peaceful.'30 Apr 08:40 PM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
BDBDBusiness‘Trusted’ builders to certify their own workThe changes are the latest in the Government's moves to make building more efficient.28 Apr 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground siteDetails are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.28 Apr 02:00 AM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PoliticsAnzac spirit: Aussie politicians confirm Kiwi citizenship pathway will stay There have been fears a change of Government in Australia would axe the new rules.25 Apr 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for developmentMore than 450 homes could be built on the land.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSubdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concernsHouses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.23 Apr 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Heritage v housing, we must protect Auckland's characterOPINION: Auckland's villas are seen as iconic, akin to Melbourne's terraced houses.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Building homes and communities fit for the futureOpinion: The excellent community resilience work at risk from Government and the council.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundred new Kāinga Ora homes built in Napier in the past yearOut of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives. 21 Apr 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significantly reduced' protection: Heritage advocates fear for Auckland villasRMA reforms are another step toward the death knell of heritage, says Allan Matson.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fireChirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.21 Apr 06:28 AM
New ZealandShelter hopes prompted by deaths in homeless communityIt's a problem that 'isn't going away'. Napier group looking for a house - and answers.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business awardTipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive. 20 Apr 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and fasterOPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleOPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPortable building theft leaves man without emergency housingBusiness owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".17 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessGloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery faltersGDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.16 Apr 12:50 AM
New ZealandCouncillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities 'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.15 Apr 05:00 PM