Housing
Port Hills fire: Homes left without power
Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham… Video, Audio
Mortgage 'immediately unaffordable': Couple lose home
The loan was approved, but they almost immediately fell into arrears and spent two years struggling.
Kawerau average house prices skyrocket: 'Laughing all the way to the bank'
A small Bay of Plenty town has stood out in recent real estate statistics, with house prices there skyrocketing.
Average price of homes in Bay of Plenty town sky rocketing
A small Bay of Plenty town has stood out in recent real estate statistics, with house prices there skyrocketing. The latest QV House Price Index says the average home in the Bay of Plenty town of… Audio
House prices in most regions double in decade new data shows
New property data shows houses in most regions have doubled in price in the last decade.
The steady incline is clear despite the fall in value last year.
Kawerau has topped the table for five years… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion: Waiau bar to be opened
An attempt will be made to open the Waiau River mouth to the sea to direct flow away from the properties this week.
Showers and washing machines for homeless open in Porirua
The mayor of Porirua says being clean is a human right, as a new shower and washing machine service for homeless people in the city opens. Orange Sky Aotearoa is expanding its service into Porirua… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay families battle uncertainty, emotional toll
On the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, thousands of people will wake up in marae, at friends' houses, in campervans and cabins. But not at home.
Tax changes needed to boost build-to-rent sector - Kiwi Property
The commercial property developer is urging the government to make tax and investment rule changes to boost build-to-rent developments and help with the shortage of affordable housing.
Critics say Wellington's District Plan lacks ambition
The Independent Hearing Panel in charge of the city's Plan have been accused of conservative, regressive decision-making that will make new housing even tougher to get built. Audio
Community want more support as thousands of homes set to be built
Residents say they're worried about increasing anti-social behaviour in the suburb.
Environment minister, Chch mayor to discuss city's housing density
Christchurch's mayor will travel to Wellington to discuss halting housing density plans in the Garden City.
Point Chevalier locals concerned over lack of services for vulnerable people
Point Chevalier locals fear major housing developments, including Kāinga Ora homes, are going ahead without community facilities and support for vulnerable people.
About a month ago a man, thought to… Audio
Profitable housing resales rise for the first time since 2021
Homeowners getting a return on their investment is up for the first time in two years, as the market continues to recover.
Aroha Shelford
For some Maori in Te Tai Tokerau home can consist of tents, old milking sheds or a simple cabin. To respond to the need for better homes, a housing expo is being launched today at Waitangi. Several… Audio
$1 reserve for Hawke's Bay beachfront property: What's the catch?
A listing for a piece of land on a Hawke's Bay beachfront selling for $1 reserve is generating interest from all over the world.
Central Otago Lakes property prices soar
The New Zealand property market is showing newfound vitality in some areas, but particularly in the case of Central Otago Lakes.
In the latest data from realestate.co.nz, the average asking price in… Audio
New home consents fall by a quarter following bumper 2022
A big drop in applications to build new homes reflects a slowdown, says a senior economist, but the fall comes off a record peak.
'Vulnerable' Kāinga Ora tenant died in unit, lay undiscovered for days
Tairo Puangi could not be buried on his family plot in Rarotonga because of how long it took to find his body.
Advocates push back as wealthy suburb blames Kāinga Ora block for crime
Businesses say they've traced 40 incidents back to nearby apartments.