New ZealandEarthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.08 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shutMost schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.08 Sep 06:15 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billionThe final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.08 Sep 04:27 AM
InvestmentProperty values in gradual decline: QVProperty values in NZ have continued to decline gradually over the past few months as market sentiment remains cautious, according to the August report by QV.08 Sep 03:33 AM
New Zealand<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocksAftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.08 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandMayor: Christchurch coping 'amazingly well'Mayor Bob Parker says Christchurch city is coping "amazingly well" with the continuing fall-out from Saturday morning's earthquake.08 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand$2.4m for earthquake trauma counsellingThe Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Paula Bennett says.08 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandEarthquake state of emergency extendedThe state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.08 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandMap shows where to get help in ChristchurchAn open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.07 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandEarthquake cash flows for ChristchurchStricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.07 Sep 05:30 PM
EconomyKiwis spending $45 less every week - economistThe average NZer is spending $45 less a week than before the recession in a bid to wipe out debt and inject equity into their homes.03 Sep 02:30 AM
InvestmentAuckland property prices fall in August, listings stay lowHouse prices in Auckland fell during August as the number of properties being listed continues to stall. 03 Sep 12:15 AM
InvestmentProperty agent fined $5k for tampering with sale dealA real estate agent who tampered with a sale and purchase agreement to increase her stake in a commission split has been fined.02 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandBeach houses draw record protestsThere have been more than 1000 submissions against plans to build houses on an unspoilt Coromandel beach.01 Sep 05:30 PM
InvestmentFewer listings fail to clear property glutThe number of new listings fell for the fifth straight month last month, fuelling talk of a looming property shortage in our biggest city.01 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Eyesore' house irks neighboursA heavily tagged, unoccupied house in west Auckland has infuriated neighbours and exposed loopholes in council rules.26 Aug 01:47 AM
PropertyReal estate agents head to China to sell NZ's top homesThis $8.8m property in Auckland's Castor Bay is one of the houses being marketed at a six-day showcase in Shanghai.25 Aug 02:30 AM
Opinion<i>Kevin Atkinson:</i> Home truths forcing everybody to adjustCredit crunch has changed the landscape for residential building, writes Kevin Atkinson24 Aug 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyEquities fall after record drop in US home salesEquities on Wall Street and across Europe fell after a US home sales fell a record 27 per cent in July.24 Aug 08:00 PM
