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.
New Zealand
Thursday 1:54pm
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
Thursday 10:09am
The bunker was one of about 1500 shelters built across the UK for the Royal Observer Corps to safely monitor blast waves and fallout from nuclear attacks.
World
Wed, Sep 3
The Government has confirmed that holders of so-called "golden visas" will be able to buy or build one home worth at least $5 million.
Tue, Sep 2
What are the factors that make right now a good time to buy, and how do they stack up?
Business
Mon, Sep 1
Realestate.co.nz data showed 8769 new listings last month, compared to 8048 new listings recorded in August 2024.
The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that house prices aren't rising as fast as expected is weighing on the economy.
Wed, Aug 27
Some students at Otago University say their flats are not only in appalling condition but issues like mould are making them sick.
Tue, Aug 26
Homeowners are sounding the alarm about a construction company who they say took tens of thousands of dollars before its director disappeared.
Some students say they've been confronted with scenes of vomit up the walls and buckets of faeces on the lawn when they move in.
Mon, Aug 25
The Reserve Bank have cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points this week — but have borrowers received the full benefit?
Fri, Aug 22
About $135 billion of mortgages will refix over the next six months, or about 41% of all outstanding fixed-rate mortgage debt.
Thu, Aug 21
Chief executive Officer Andrew Reding said the year just ended had been one of the most demanding in recent memory.
Wed, Aug 20
Many home loan borrowers are watching carefully while they consider whether to fix or continue with a variable rate.
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
A palatial 1920s building near Clyde is on the brink of a lavish new chapter, painstakingly restored from years of mould, rodents and neglect.
Fri, Aug 15
The drops came ahead of the official cash rate decision next week.
Thu, Aug 14
Simplicity Living has bought just over six hectares of land on Ladies Mile to build 600 build-to-rent homes and apartments.
Concern as real estate salespeople attempt to waive buyers' title requisition rights, giving them time to ensure the title was acceptable — even if an offer was unconditional.
Wed, Aug 13
The move comes ahead of next week's Official Cash Rate announcement.
The two women tried to book a property in Manchester ahead of a concert, but claim they were rejected because of their nationality.
Thu, Aug 7
An Abbeyfields house offers supported housing for older singles of limited means, like "flatting for older people".
Wed, Aug 6
Stats NZ numbers showed the unemployment rate rising to 5.2% in the three months ended June, from 5.1% in the previous quarter.
After sewage began leaking through their flat’s ceiling, a group of students was forced to take turns emptying buckets throughout the night.
Tue, Aug 5
