Sir Peter Jackson’s Miramar development revealed in new consent plans
The Lord of the Rings director’s plans for the site include a large storage facility, an animal quarantine…
Will home loan rates drop below 4%?
Home loan interest rates continue to drop as the Reserve Bank pursues its path to a lower official…
Exemption allowing granny flats to be built consent-free passes into law
Legislation allowing Kiwi homeowners to build granny flats up to a certain size without building consent has been…
Inside Economics: NZ’s missing mojo – did it ever exist (and was it just property prices)?
A: Fair point. When exactly did New Zealand last have mojo? First let’s step back and clarify what…
Christopher Luxon gets rates relief after challenging luxury Waiheke property valuation
Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. Residents have received a fast revaluation service from the council relative to other…
Banks compete on 18-month home loan rate
BNZ is the latest bank to cut its 18-month fixed home loan rate to 4.45% — but should…
Another major bank lowers fixed mortgage rates
BNZ has cut most of its fixed home loan rates from today. It’s the second cut to interest…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…
Reused signature among string of issues as home owner left with unfinished build
Matthew Mapley’s dream of owning a home collapsed into ruin when he saw his signature on a form…
Man dies following fire at property in Riwaka, Tasman District
A Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald crews received multiple calls shortly before 11am. “Two crews…
Couple who fabricated trust deed lose Supreme Court bid over property sales
The decision said the plan was that Garrity would remove their legal interest in the property and fully…
Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27k for dog‑damaged rental home
“There were hundreds of flies. The floor at the entrance to the first bedroom has been damaged. It…