Burst water pipe ‘floods’ central Wellington gym
A burst water pipe has closed a gym and affected other businesses on a central Wellington street this…
Separated couples ‘grapple with the realities’ of housing market
One couple bought a house on Auckland’s North Shore for $2.4 million in early 2022, and have since…
Major bank hikes some mortgage rates, slashes others
BNZ says it is increasing its shorter fixed-term mortgage rates, and cutting the longer term rates that it…
Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland house up for sale
Dame Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland house is now on the market, following her family’s move abroad. The 1930s bungalow…
Infrastructure Commission warned Govt to slow down on LNG plans
The Infrastructure Commission warned the Government to slow down over its LNG plans, saying it should develop the…
Do house prices still double every 10 years in New Zealand?
The 2020s is shaping up to be the decade with the weakest house price growth in the past…
Rent rise on the cards for pensioner housing units in mid Canterbury
Pensioners could face rent hikes of almost $100 per week under an Ashburton District Council proposal. By Jonathan…
‘Bold’ proposal for 25-storey Hamilton high-rise
A new proposal could see Hamilton get its first skyscraper, with a 25-storey luxury hotel complex planned to…
Bid to strip Auckland housing plan to bare minimum defeated
Auckland councillors have agreed to consult with local boards and iwi on two options for scaling back the…
Homeowners want builder barred after losing thousands on unfinished jobs
People in the Canterbury town of Ashburton are calling for a builder to be barred from future work,…
Auckland councillors urged to back zoning for six-storeys near buses
Auckland councillors have been urged to back a mid-range option for winding back controversial housing intensification plans —…
Solar trial could see Christchurch home power-bill free for five years
A New Zealand developer is promising zero power bills for five years to the buyer of a new…