Housing
House price growth 'set to continue to ease' - CoreLogic
CoreLogic's new report has identified emerging issues for the market to consider - further lending restrictions, rising mortgage interest rates, a growing inventory of houses for sale and a potential…
Sections in new Gore subdivision to go on sale as housing demand soars
The first sections of a new council-led subdivision in Gore are about to hit the market as demand for housing soars.
'It appears to be getting bleaker': Regions hit hard as rents increase nationally
Renting a home is getting more expensive, particularly in Hawke's Bay, where rent prices have increased 20.4 percent, according to a Massey University report.
Rental affordability worsening, especially in Hawke's Bay
Renting a home is getting more expensive, particularly in Hawke's Bay where rent prices have increased 20.4 percent in a year.
Massey University's latest Rental Report shows a 9.4 percent rent… Audio
Rent prices up 10% annually
Nationwide rental prices increased nearly 10 percent in the year to the end of June.
But in some regions it's leapt even higher - prices in Hawke's Bay have gone up 20.4 percent; Bay of Plenty's up… Audio
Urban issues - housing density and public transport
Food writer, Jenny Garing whips up some edible and quaffable treats to end up under the Christmas tree. You will find many recipes here, including tipsy cherries, almost sugar free chocolate bark… Audio
Property prices rise amid continued supply pressure - REINZ
The national median house price rose a seasonally adjusted 23.8 percent in the past 12 months to $925,000.
Delays for overhaul of First Home Grants
The planned overhaul of First Home Grants has been put off until next year.
The number of grants approved this year is on track to be the lowest since the scheme began seven years ago, despite a caps… Audio
First Home Grant price cap changes won't come into effect until next year
The planned overhaul of First Home Grant income and property price caps won't happen until the New Year.
First Home Grant overhaul gets delayed
The planned overhaul of First Home Grants has been put off until next year.
The number of grants approved this year is on track to be the lowest since the scheme began seven years ago, despite a caps… Audio
Small home wins Supreme Architecture Award
A new house on a site so tiny that its owners worried it wouldn't fit, has taken top honours in the latest Institute of Architects' awards.
Auckland architect Lisa Webb said making sure the house… Audio
AK City Mission's big Christmas plans for the homeless
The Auckland City Mission is hoping to bring Christmas cheer to the city's homeless this year - despite the difficulties posed by Covid restrictions. Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson tells… Audio
Calling Home: Tracey Rackliff in Sideman, Bali
It was during a deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2013 that former Wairarapa detective sergeants Tracey and Rob Rackliff decided they were going to resign from the police and try something new… Audio, Gallery
What I really want for Christmas: Ricky Houghton
Ricky Houghton works with some of the Far North's poorest, finding them homes, reuniting families and giving them hope. Here, he shares his Christmas wish list for his community.
Ardern wants 'runaway increases in house price growth' to stop in 2022
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she wants to see house prices fall back from their record heights next year.
Best new house in New Zealand crowned
A Westmere home has been crowned the best new house in New Zealand, with the jury calling it "an inspirational window into what the future of Auckland could look like". Auckland architect Lisa Webb… Audio
Hopes fast-tracked project will help alleviate housing shortage in Cromwell
The former gold mining town of Cromwell in Central Otago is experiencing another boom.
Aucklanders locked out of housing market by 'criminal' prices
A regular 20 percent deposit on a lower quartile Auckland home is $20,000 more than at the end of last year, and $40,000 more than two years ago.
Surging Auckland house prices causing poor mental health, relationship breakdowns
Skyrocketing Auckland house prices are being blamed for causing mental health problems and relationship issues by some at the raw end of the city's market.
The average Auckland house price rose… Audio
Otago landowners to pay for letting rabits run rampant
Now to Otago, where lax landowners will soon have to foot the bill if the regional council has to step in and deal with their rabbit problems.
The Otago Regional Council has been ramping up its… Audio
