New Zealand‘It’s just nuts’: Workers leaving Queenstown in drovesQueenstown’s housing crisis is hitting home and workers cannot find digs.22 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breachesInquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.13 Dec 09:37 PM
InvestmentBoom at top end, but unsold houses hit 12-year high so it's a buyer's market almost everywhereBig jump in $3million-plus sales bucks an otherwise stagnant market.04 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandNearly half of Wellington state homes still waiting for Healthy Homes assessmentOf the 1676 Kāinga Ora houses in Wellington City, only 48 per cent meet the standard.01 Dec 07:05 PM
Banking and financeWhy house prices could fall 22% instead of 18%Why downward house price momentum could be yet to ease.29 Nov 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Crackhead, 'prostitute': Landlord found to have harassed tenant, threatened her with gang retributionThe tenant went nearly four months without a working shower.25 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFocus: Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standardsHousing Minister Dr Megan Woods announces Kāinga Ora and private landlords have been given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards, plus new regulations for property managers and proposals to manage methamphetamine contamination. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Nov 09:35 PM
PoliticsKāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standardsGovt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.21 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandTenants evicted from council property amid housing crisisA Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.17 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Not what they bargained for': Tenants had to travel 20km for a showerLack of shower access was just one of many problems for the five occupants.11 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandLandlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction noticeThey suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.09 Nov 06:05 AM
InvestmentLandlord cited climate change as possible reason for home humidityRent reduction ordered of $50/week for damp premises31 Oct 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nightmare': Bad tenants knuckle down while some landlords eye holiday marketDesperate families are also applying for one-bedroom homes.30 Oct 05:00 PM
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
