Property

Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought for flood relief plan

"It's bittersweet because for three years we were just stuck in this limbo," says one former resident.

Wed, Mar 4

Dents on a wall? Landlords, tenants puzzle over wear and tear rules

A "very small dent" or black mark on a wall. A Raro spill on the carpet. A broken mop and bucket. What counts as "wear and tear"?

Wed, Mar 4

A major bank has cut rates, but should you take them?

Commentators see good news for borrowers in a likely pause to the increases in home loan rates in recent weeks.

Thu, Feb 26

The Gordon Wilson Flats are now a step closer to being demolished.

Wellington council wants overriding power to strip heritage listings

The proposed changes would force local government to pay "regulatory relief" to private property owners for imposing planning restrictions.

Thu, Feb 19

Messy neighbours, planes overhead: What drops the value of your house?

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

Thu, Feb 19

Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought for flood relief plan

"It's bittersweet because for three years we were just stuck in this limbo," says one former resident.

Wed, Mar 4

Dents on a wall? Landlords, tenants puzzle over wear and tear rules

A "very small dent" or black mark on a wall. A Raro spill on the carpet. A broken mop and bucket. What counts as "wear and tear"?

Wed, Mar 4

A major bank has cut rates, but should you take them?

Commentators see good news for borrowers in a likely pause to the increases in home loan rates in recent weeks.

Thu, Feb 26

Wellington council wants overriding power to strip heritage listings

The proposed changes would force local government to pay "regulatory relief" to private property owners for imposing planning restrictions.

Thu, Feb 19

Messy neighbours, planes overhead: What drops the value of your house?

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

Thu, Feb 19

Is NZ's inflation dragon back? Why today's OCR decision matters

It's new Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman's "debut against the New Zealand inflation dragon", says ASB economist Wesley Tanuvasa.

Wed, Feb 18

Q+A's Whena Owen reports as insurance companies begin to pull out of towns facing flooding and seismic risk.

NZ's safest city from natural hazards, according to scientists

Insurance companies are in retreat from some communities deemed too dangerous to cover, so where is less risk-prone?

Mon, Feb 16

Buying a house with friends or family? Watch out

A woman who helped her son and his wife buy a house has been offered compensation for the way the bank handled the dispute when the relationship went sour.

Fri, Feb 13

A file image of a man preparing to move house

‘Stress and dread’: Renters struggle as bond refunds take longer

A technology change has left some tenants wondering when they'll get their money back.

Thu, Feb 12

Tairua property owner with teetering house told his story earlier to 1News, prompting others to come forward.

Many homeowners fighting with councils over slips, Auckland woman says

Luci Harrison says she had to get a second mortgage to help pay for a retaining wall after her house was damaged in the Auckland Anniversary floods.

Wed, Feb 11

Tongariro Mayor Weston Kirton wants the government to consider a proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to its former status as a hotel. (Source: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham)

Proposal to restore Chateau Tongariro should be considered – mayor

Heritage building has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk.

Wed, Feb 11

Coromandel resident considers court action to force council to play its part in remedial works.

Tairua property owner battles council over eroding hillside

When a damaged slope is partly owned by a local council and partly by a ratepayer, whose job is it to fix it?

Tue, Feb 10

A message to housebuyers: You've got time

There is likely to be another six months of little house price movement, property data firm Cotality says.

Sun, Feb 8

In front of the former Farmers’ Co-operative building, where internal demolition has begun, are, from left, Hastings District Council growth and development partnership advisor Megan Gaffaney, Mike Walker Management Ltd director Mike Walker, Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum, and Deputy Mayor Michael Fowler.

Historic Hastings Farmers' Co-op building demolished for housing

The $2.5 million development on Queen St West includes housing, commercial space and new public amenities.

Mon, Feb 2

January 2026

Concern 'ghost houses' will 'hollow out' Queenstown

Data suggests more than a quarter of the district's properties are unoccupied at any given time.

Tue, Jan 20

Wellington rental market recovery expected – 16% increase in demand

The median rent dropped from $650 to $595 in the year to last November but that is anticipated to swing around as students return to flatting.

Sat, Jan 17

Finally ready to sell your house? Six ways to get the best price in 2026

Properties are flooding onto the market right now and getting the best price for yours requires some smart strategising.

Sat, Jan 17

No-consent granny flats from today, but it's 'not a free-for-all'

"You can't just go and build something out the back," says the Housing Minister, while arguing that the easing of existing rules will still boost housing supply.

Thu, Jan 15

December 2025