Housing
Subdivision battle ends in victory for Whangārei hapū
A Whangārei hapū is celebrating the end of a controversial development on land they consider tapu, or sacred after the developer dropped their appeal.
What will make rents affordable in NZ?
Analysis: Research has found the accommodation supplement, which costs almost $2 billion a year, might not be an effective tool in addressing the housing affordability crisis.
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They discuss Winston Peters' defence of proposed gender legislation, the fight to earn a living wage by… Audio
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord ordered to fix a property described as "not fit for human occupation", instead removed windows and replaced them with cardboard and cling wrap - and then left the country.
Vendors cut prices, March sales 'roaring back to life'
In the first quarter house sellers reduced asking prices by a combined $63 million, a property website says.
'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high
The amount of rental listings in March reached levels not seen since 2014. Audio
Rental listings up 41 percent: Trade Me
New data from Trade Me shows renters now have more choice and bargaining power than they've had in years, with rental listings up 41 percent year-on-year in March 2025 - the highest level since early… Audio
Hospital, luxury dog hotel among quirky properties up for grabs
The properties up for sale in Wellington and North Wairarapa each have unique features and intriguing backstories.
One of New Zealand's most famous artist's boltholes is up for sale
The property was owned for more than 20 years by one of the country's most influential contemporary painters, Lyttelton artist Bill Hammond, who died in 2021.
Community housing builds stalled as providers left without financial security
Of the 1500 new places, 1000 were last week allocated to five housing providers through 'strategic partnerships' to make contracting the homes more efficient.
Wellington council approves $400m council flat revamp
The price tag would also include one new multi-unit development.
Kiwi architecture firm's plans for its low-cost, fast build 'Living House'
A Kiwi architecture company says it's found a way to build a healthy and sustainable three bedroom house that three people can assemble in six weeks at a cost - excluding land - of $335,000. Audio
Investors back, number of first home buyers drops: Report
Investors made their way back into the housing market in the first three months of this year, according to a new report by Corelogic, at the same time the proportion of first home buyers has dropped… Audio
Property investors return to housing market
Lower interest rates and cheaper house prices are tempting investors back, but one firm says that shouldn't concern first-home buyers.
Why the Real Estate Institute is feeling positive despite drop in house prices
Nationally, the median price dropped 1.4 percent year-on-year in March, to $790,000.
Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent one?
New data shows places where renters could be servicing a mortgage for their weekly payments.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Where in NZ is it cheaper to rent than buy?
Corelogic has found that in about 20 percent of the country, it could be cheaper to buy a house. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Storm-damaged homes still a magnet for looters two years on
Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio
Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent one?
New data shows places where renters could be servicing a mortgage for their weekly payments.
