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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUniversity splurges $5m on Parnell pad for new vice-chancellorUniversity of Auckland's new head will move into one of the city's best neighbourhoods.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDispute over apartment heat pump, rubbish on balcony boils overTenant says he is angered by body corporate' bid to force him to use expensive tradesmen.24 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandFrom selling socks in high school to buying three homes by 22Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.23 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandSolo mum with four children one of thousands in emergency housingFigures reveal the Government spent nearly $50m on emergency housing in just three months.23 Jan 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$65m Remuera apartment project plannedClonbern Garden is seeking buyers to pay deposits.23 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandRental home with 25 holes in walls, fire damage and windows smashedA tenant in Foxton will have to pay $6,000 in damages to a rental home.23 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandWoman evicted after renting out garage illegally"It is not acceptable to have someone live in the garage," the Tenancy Tribunal says.21 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandExpensive housing, living costs: Auckland's poor ranking for familiesAuckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.21 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessRoom with a view for $25-per-week - but there's a catch'I'm looking for a reliable flatmate who can fetch my children to and from their schools.'21 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cold house' and pregnant mum: Do doctors' certificates matter?Tenancy Tribunal dismisses doctor's warning over "damp" house for pregnant mum.21 Jan 03:41 AM
PropertyAll you need to know about New Zealand's state housingAll you need to know about New Zealand's state housing.Watch21 Jan 01:18 AM
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
