New Zealand‘Utter nonsense’ to blame elderly housing vacancies on Covid - Age ConcernAuckland Council said many were vacated by owners moving out after Covid-19 arrived.29 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrey Lynn Airbnb acrimony: Suburban stoush after booze-ups'It gets worse every day,' a neighbour said.18 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionNew multi-billion-dollar Auckland village plannedMarutūāhu had given the planned village the name Maungārongo.18 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandClaims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgencyThe tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.14 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rentJames Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.13 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDLCrown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomySeptember housing market uplift 'subdued': REINZAgents report most vendors understand the need to adjust their price expectations.11 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."07 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villagesBusiness has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.07 Oct 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAirline pilot sues retired couple over attempt to buy Metropolis apartmentSide issue of basement car park and storage unit partly at the centre of the court battle.07 Oct 03:40 AM
ConstructionFirst units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint ventureTwelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.06 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censureAward-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandBlood stains and a bashed in lift: Tenant billed for extensive damageBlood stained the apartment, hallway and lift after a tenant's drunken outburst.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care271 complaints in six months: What irks retirement village residents mostNeighbours' behaviour, poor services, bad management and fees were among the complaints.05 Oct 04:42 AM
EconomyAuckland sale prices plunge $180,000 in 10 monthsCheapies more sought after: Buyers fix attention on sub-$1m Auckland homes.04 Oct 09:00 PM
Official Cash RateHouse value drops forecast to continue, interest rates risingWellington continues to experience the weakest performance in New Zealand.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman wants reform in Australia to get more hospitals in villagesNew Zealand's retirement village and aged-care "model" was admired in Australia.04 Oct 05:00 AM
InvestmentTakeaway meal theft alleged in lobby: tenant evicted"Tenant's partner screaming and using foul language on multiple occasions."27 Sep 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Invasive' rental property agencies bending guidelines - Consumer NZSome agencies are collecting potentially illegal information, an investigation finds.27 Sep 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliersCladdings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.27 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentFirst 38 homes at Unitec planned, 42 Shore homes up"Weeks away from applying for resource consent" - Donnelly on Unitec housing.25 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$5bn Metlifecare: How it's tracking under private ownershipTotal assets rose significantly by $889m to reach $5bn: latest annual report.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew Zealand's most expensive house sales of 2022 so far"As per usual, the premium end of the market beats to its own drum" - Nick Goodall24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStores galore: Where 14 new supermarkets are openingStores galore: From Timaru to Martinborough, Remuera to Taumarunui.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careNamed: Retirement village keeping widow's $790,000Resident had to move out when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer.22 Sep 05:22 AM
Aged careWidow left 'in financial limbo'She couldn't afford weekly village fees and her husband's hospital-level care.20 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhich seven $2m+ Auckland suburbs took $100,000 hit?In the last quarter, 97 per cent or 194 Auckland suburbs had property value drops.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHow economists reacted to house prices falling $322 a dayREINZ data shows house prices falling $322 a day last month.13 Sep 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMystery of the $40m mall sale and re-sale: Who, what, why?Questions about what appeared to be a mystery deal.13 Sep 05:25 AM
EconomyHouse prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.12 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat it's like inside: $150m Milford Omana North'We've taken exactly the same approach to the apartments as we did to Westgate.'12 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandRemuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's likingThe landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.11 Sep 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBusiness liquidation: 'I have two options: live in my car, or in a garage''I had insufficient funds to buy a new home' - woman planning to live in minor dwelling.06 Sep 05:40 AM
InvestmentHouse sale prices plateau, unsold inventory doubles - Barfoot & Thompson dataPrices plateaued in August, sales numbers remained low - Peter Thompson05 Sep 10:00 PM