New ZealandBuilding consents change may leave home owners vulnerable to costsA proportionate liability shift raises concerns for the country's home owners.18 Aug 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long CovidSome tough political choices will need to be made.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
New ZealandDensity rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.18 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFinish date forecast for NZ’s tallest apartment tower as structural integrity confirmedShundi Customs' general manager gives an update on the once-stalled apartment tower.18 Aug 04:52 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaulThe Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.18 Aug 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon villagePremium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.18 Aug 01:00 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandTenant loses home over rent arrears while receiving medical treatment overseasHis family moved in and paid $152 a week on the home with a market rent of $840.18 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAI boom in Australia: Data centres v housing needsOPINION: Amazon plans to invest $22b in data centres. But what do we actually get?17 Aug 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.16 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
Wellington‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1mHousing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.15 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
BusinessRate-cutting merry-go-round: More banks cut mortgage ratesKiwibank and Westpac are the latest to match rivals in lowering their home loan rates.13 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandProperties abandoned because of mortgagee salesProperty with GJ Gardner - Tella co-founder and CEO Andrew Chambers joins Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.Watch13 Aug 08:16 PM
Property'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plansCompany has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.13 Aug 05:42 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of council probes into small builds after Govt cuts red tapeNew rules will ease restrictions on buildings such as garden sheds, sleepouts, garages. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law AssociationAgents altering agreements could risk buyers' title rights.13 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandHome values in Hawke's Bay down 16% on peak, some still decliningThe national government valuation agency calculates a 16.5% decrease from the 2021 peak.12 Aug 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper hopes smaller social houses will please neighbours of $1.4m lakeview siteEleven two-bedroom homes are being built on Haumoana St in Rotorua.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fireA community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.08 Aug 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Density fight hots up; what Auckland schools really needOPINION: Chris Bishop's housing plan faces more pushback – this time from the West.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwners at NZ's biggest leaky building hit with $195k invoices for repair disasterProjected repair bills on some apartments exceed $800,000 each.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
