Disappointment has been expressed about Fletcher Building's half-year result, largely due to the performance of its construction division.

The biggest insurer in New Zealand says the Kaikoura earthquake produced a net claim cost after reinsurance of $117 million.

"We're seeing definite signs that the super city is taking its foot off the gas," the head of Trade Me Property says.

The price of a home in areas zoned for Auckland's highest-ranked schools has jumped to $2 million.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff's housing taskforce meets for the first time today, the first step in his plan to respond to fast-paced growth out-stripping housing supply.

Although it's still seen as a bad time to buy - particularly in Auckland - it's better than it has been, according to today's ASB Housing Confidence Survey.

House hunters on a budget will now be able to narrow their search thanks to an online tool which helps establish if their dream suburb is within reach.

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A 99-year-old church - complete with the vicar's residence and separate congregation hall - is up for sale in Auckland.

More than 2800 needy children are already being sponsored by the charity Variety's Kiwi Kids scheme, launched in 2013, and a further 600 are on its waiting list.

A top disaster recovery expert from New Zealand's biggest insurer flew down to Christchurch this morning in response to the Port Hills fires.

Chinese migrant, Auckland landlord and ex-video game addict Gary Lin started out with a $200,000 wedding gift from his father in late 2009.

Two New Zealand First MPs have taken a swipe at a new luxury golf estate and housing project at Te Arai north of Auckland.

House sales and the median value of homes sold in Tauranga dropped in January.

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Latest rental data is out from one of Auckland's biggest managers - Barfoot & Thompson.

Keen on sharing a common house, a village green, and a swimming pool while owning your own home?

The number of houses for sale around the country has fallen sharply except in Auckland, where listings jumped 17 per cent year-on-year.

A 28-year-old Sydneysider is now sitting on $2 million worth of property investments after taking his hard-earned deposit elsewhere.

A 189ha Waiheke Island farm with a 1.5km long beach coastline is being advertised for sale.

Ryman Healthcare's new Devonport retirement village is too tall, too bulky and will be a visual wall of buildings, opponents say.

Sydney apartment owners have just become instant "millionaires" by banding together to take advantage of the city's sizzling property market.

Reserve Bank deputy governor Grant Spencer says it's still too early to declare victory with the recent slowdown in house prices.

Housing New Zealand has avoided being hauled back to Parliament to explain its incorrect figures on state houses.

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New Zealand's residential building consents fell in December, mainly due to a drop in apartment consents.

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Community action group vows to take retirement giant Ryman to the Environment Court over Devonport development.

Opponents battle road change but developer and council defend process.

The Government remains unconvinced about a proposal to put a cap on how much money households can borrow for a mortgage.