New ZealandDestroyed range hood and broken garage door: Tenant ordered to pay upThe landlord says the tenant admitted the garage door was broken in a domestic incident.27 Feb 03:20 AM
InvestmentTakapuna penthouse with sky-high pool sells for $9mPenthouse with the nation's highest lap pool has been snapped up for a near record price.24 Feb 10:14 PM
Business'Repugnant' rental: Tenant's $11k payout for mushroom-infested carpetThe tenancy tribunal was shown a piece of carpet that had mushrooms growing on it.24 Feb 08:37 PM
InvestmentYabba dabba do: Fred Flintstone house sells for cut priceNew Zealand's ugliest house has found a buyer for close to half its council valuation.24 Feb 08:30 PM
Aged careWhy NZ retirement giant's profit dropped $39 millionHalf-year result out from Summerset24 Feb 07:44 PM
InvestmentAuckland house price boom: Small, unremarkable unit sells for $1.4mEven owning a small apartment is now enough to turn Aucklanders into millionaires.24 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandLack of sharia-finance locking Muslims out of housing marketA lack of viable banking alternatives drives Muslims to take on conventional finance.20 Feb 11:25 PM
InvestmentTenants win $4000 for mice-infested hovel with holes in the wallRental owner Wendy Huang slapped with fines for intentionally breaking the law.20 Feb 05:14 PM
BusinessRat-infested and rotten: Tenant awarded $12,000 after rodent invasionThe tenant had a waterfront view, but her deck was so rotten she couldn't enjoy it.20 Feb 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRecord high! Rotorua's median house price up 42 per centThe new high is good news for homeowners, but bad news for buyers, agents say.19 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandFlat hunting in Wellington: Months of uncertainty, 50 listings contactedWellington's rental crisis hits minority groups hardest.19 Feb 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionTop that: Top Auckland waterfront apartments reach new heightsThe new units are rising in the America's Cup zone near the waterfront.18 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandHouse prices to grow by 10 per cent and play key role in electionHouse prices are flying again and threatening to play a big part in the election.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It makes me feel so disgusting': Landlord photographed tenantThe tenant said she was disgusted to discover her landlord had photographer her sleeping.18 Feb 05:31 AM
EconomyHouse prices tipped to rise 10 per cent this yearNational housing situation changes rapidly17 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandHow to get foot on Auckland property ladder from $50kNew business offers alternative way to get foot on the property ladder.17 Feb 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier': Landlord takes photo of female tenant in bedA landlord snapped a photo of his tenant without her knowledge - and was snapped himself.17 Feb 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew King: Make home insulation and heating tax deductibleComment: Tenants ultimately pay for better homes through higher rental prices.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$13k meth contamination fine: Tenant blames cousinThe tenant's defence was that her cousin was to blame.16 Feb 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is this enough for NZ's roofless?Editorial: Housing has proven a tough nut to crack for Ardern's first term.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus panic: Kiwi-Chinese woman told to cancel accommodation bookingKiwi-Chinese told to cancel Hamilton Airbnb booking despite earlier confirmation.12 Feb 10:49 PM
HealthcareGovernment's $300m boost aims to get homeless out of motelsNew funding aims to better prevent homelessness, while providing better accommodation.12 Feb 10:00 PM
Aged careKordaMentha to probe $1.49b Metlifecare takeoverNext steps in giant deal outlined.11 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandHammered: Tenant to pay $5881 for 70 nails in walls, cat faeces on floorTenancy Tribunal finds damage from two tenants more than fair wear and tear.09 Feb 07:34 PM
BusinessTenant wins payout for flea infestation in 'pet free' rentalA woman choosing a pet free rental for her allergic-to-cats partner got an icky surprise.06 Feb 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Momentum important in home insulation rulesEditorial: There should be no resentment over the process of improving conditions for all.06 Feb 04:00 PM
InvestmentAverage price for Auckland property hit $950,000 in DecemberAuckland property prices have continued to climb.03 Feb 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$15.9m shortfall forecast for Takapuna developerStatus of one creditor questioned by liquidator.03 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandTenant's death: 'Threatened' landlord says he was trying to escape when man was 'accidentally' run overA Christchurch landlord claims he felt threatened after his tenant 'lunged towards me'.02 Feb 05:20 PM
InvestmentRogue landlords fined $124,000 for flouting insulation lawLandlords have been shifting the cost of cold houses on to taxpayers, health expert says.02 Feb 06:30 AM
ConstructionLandlord 'gives away' Grey Lynn house for a year$1.92m "dunger" given to Australian family rent-free for a year.31 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentGoing up: Auckland rentals tipped to hit $600/weekThere's more bad news for renters.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Ghost homes': Akl Council wants to use empty private houses for homelessAuckland Council wants to tenant vacant houses - if it can get around privacy concerns.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTenant must pay $18k for trashing propertyTenancy Tribunal ruled the damage went far beyond 'wear and tear'.28 Jan 05:16 PM
