The research, conducted by Motu Research and Victoria University, shows that renters' wellbeing has fallen as property prices have risen.
New Zealand
Sunday 8:55am
Infometrics economist Matthew Allman said it was unlikely to add material upward pressure on house prices.
Tue, Oct 14
Reserve Bank acting assistant governor of financial stability Angus McGregor said the timing was right to loosen the rules.
New Zealand's oceans were warming at a rate of 34% faster than the global average.
Environment
Wed, Oct 8
House price growth was slow in urban centres, but provincial areas were stronger.
Thu, Oct 2
The 1950s-era apartment complex has sat unlived in on Wellington's hills just below Victoria University since 2012.
Politics
Mon, Sep 29
Approximately 55% of quake-prone buildings would be removed from the existing system — about 2900 buildings.
Some of the spaces have a toilet bowl next to the cooking area, no bathroom sink or washroom shared among neighbours.
World
Fri, Sep 26
Landlords are offering all kinds of incentives to entice people to viewings, and those who are looking for a home have found they've got their pick of the bunch.
Home loan borrowers may have a bit more time to decide when to lock a long-term rate, the country's biggest bank says.
Thu, Sep 25
People would have the ability to submit on the plan from November, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.
Over the three months to September, 56% of suburbs recorded falls in house prices.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has directed Auckland Council to allocate up to two million homes in the coming decades.
Wed, Sep 24
The bill would allow for standalone dwellings of up to 70 square metres to be built without a consent, so long as certain conditions are met.
Tue, Sep 23
In Auckland's Māngere, the Meredith family were among the first to benefit, moving into a brand-new four-bedroom home designed for multigenerational living.
Sat, Sep 20
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.
Business
Tue, Sep 16
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a record run for Geordie Beamish at the world champs, the most expensive place to rent isn’t Auckland or Wellington, and Trump might save TikTok.
The new owner of a rural Tasman property is currently clearing up more than 13,000kg/L of hazardous waste left on the site by the previous owner.
Wed, Sep 10
West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of buying is at risk from liquefaction – or a host of other damaging events.
Thu, Sep 4
The workers lived in 22 unconsented container-style cabins at a Manurewa warehouse, which lacked adequate fire safety systems and appropriate means of escape.
Crime and Justice
Realestate.co.nz data showed 8769 new listings last month, compared to 8048 new listings recorded in August 2024.
Mon, Sep 1
Many home loan borrowers are watching carefully while they consider whether to fix or continue with a variable rate.
Wed, Aug 20
The newly-released draft plans will also clamp down on new housing in areas deemed to be at risk of flood or otherwise hazard-prone.
Tue, Aug 19
The traditional framework for construction defects and liability will be axed as part of legislation being introduced into Parliament next year.
Mon, Aug 18
The drops came ahead of the official cash rate decision next week.
Thu, Aug 14
