New ZealandKāinga Ora ordered to pay tenants over neighbours' 'disturbing' behaviourIt's not Kāinga Ora policy to terminate tenancies, the Crown agency says.21 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandMouse house: Renter's compo after rodents invade kitchenThe woman claimed she had to live on takeaways due to mice in her kitchen.18 Jan 10:44 PM
Freight and logisticsEnd of the line: Which Auckland train line is best for a home-buyer?New data unveils Goldilocks zone where houses are not too far away and not too expensive.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Aged careNZ's first golf course retirement village under construction: $180m projectIt couldn't be easier for retirees to squeeze in a game of golf.17 Jan 04:45 AM
InvestmentFive things to know about the housing market in 2020Will prices rise and which way are interest rates headed? Our experts give their take.16 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentAuckland house sales hit four-year highDecember house sales are often impacted by the Christmas holidays.15 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandHow I owned three homes by 25 - without a cent from the Bank of Mum and DadRiyaan Mohamed washed dishes when he was 18. Now he owns three investment properties.15 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTime to give up on affordable housing?Comment: A vibrant private rental sector is just as important as first homes.15 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Bitter battle' for control of marae ends in tenant's evictionThe marae, chaired by Dr Lance O'Sullivan, has been fighting to evict the man for months.15 Jan 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian RudmanProperty price spiral leaves young Kiwis behindCOMMENT: The runaway rate of property price rises leaves few alternatives.14 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionNZ house-building hits highest mark since 1974The great boom of the mid-1970s was the last time we saw houses spring up so fast.13 Jan 09:48 PM
BusinessHis Airbnb home was used as a brothel. He's now been offered counsellingPlumber called to fix hot water system after heavy use finds scenes of a brothel.13 Jan 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTenants warned after Christchurch owners bring $21,000 case"Extremely difficult for these poor landlords to get back the money" - Andrew King09 Jan 10:00 PM
InvestmentTenants fined $2600 for trying to escape tenancy agreementThe tenants tried to get out of the lease within two months of signing on.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Investment'Having to use the oven 24/7 to keep kids warm': Father's fight with landlordLandlords were found to be in breach of law.08 Jan 09:12 PM
InvestmentBarfoot real estate sales hit four-year highPeter Thompson said last month was particularly strong for sales volumes.07 Jan 09:15 PM
InvestmentBouncing back: Auckland house prices make biggest jump in two yearsHouse price resurgence gains speed as pundits tip further rises this year.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMulti-millionaire investor's tips to buying a rentalInvestor Graeme Fowler is worth the equivalent of a Lotto win. Here are his tips.07 Jan 05:29 AM
Investment'Undrinkable, contaminated': Office rental with dirty water running from tapsA business owner says her staff have had to boil the tap water in upmarket rental.07 Jan 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTop end: Rich listers and the homes they bought in 2019A Herald investigation reveals the names behind biggest house purchases in last two years.29 Dec 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig spenders: Who bought Auckland's priciest homes and for how muchKiwi rich listers and wealthy foreign buyers snapped up 2018's priciest pads.27 Dec 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLuxury digs: Who bought the decade's most expensive homes?Exclusive research reveals the nation's top celebrity and rich-lister home buyers.27 Dec 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: $200m Seascape tower rising on schedule"Allegations about hold-ups due to defects in the diaphragm wall are incorrect" - engineer22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew homes for families in need before ChristmasThe Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.19 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandRenter who took curtains, door-stop, smoke alarm ordered to pay $2250A Palmerston North renter who took curtains and other items has been ordered to pay $2,25016 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandTenants awarded $2000 for ants, a broken oven, electrical faultsA Christchurch landlord has been forced to pay $2000 for ignoring its obligations.16 Dec 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careWhite Island eruption: legal experts examine possible culpabilityPost-tragedy, what legal options exist for families and victims who survive?11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.09 Dec 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrand of Brothers: The $1b family business building AucklandHow Willis Bond and LT McGuinness are taking on Auckland.09 Dec 04:42 AM
InvestmentTeen boasts of buying first rental - here's who helped him do itWhile an impressive accomplishment, he needed a bit of help to pull it off.09 Dec 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInvestor's art exhibition challenges Mt Eden 'nimbyism'"I feel really very, very, sad that this project won't get off the ground." - Creemers08 Dec 06:00 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyKate Hawkesby: Good luck finding a flat and getting started in lifeComment: Finding a place to live is a 'crap shoot' where landlords call the shots.04 Dec 05:21 PM
InvestmentNZ annual house values up 3.3%, Auckland up $46k in a monthOutlook somewhat uncertain due to next year's general election - Davidson.03 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentHouse hunters warned: Change coming this FridayLetter or email from bank or financier could be needed.02 Dec 12:48 AM