Housing
Homeowners paying mortgages on negative equity properties 2 years after Auckland Anniversary floods
Two years on from the Auckland Anniversary Day floods and some homeowners say they're stuck paying mortgages on negative equity properties. Spokesperson for West Auckland is Flooding Lyall Carter… Audio
Houses in Mangere still propped up with poles 2 years after Auckland Anniversary floods
Four state houses that started to float in the Auckland anniversary weekend flooding two years ago are still propped up with poles in Mangere, awaiting their future. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
1500 more houses granted consent on flood plains in Auckland
Fifteen-hundred more houses have been granted consent on flood plains in Auckland in the past year. In Depth reporter Kate Newton has more. Audio
Interest rates are dropping, but will we get a mortgage war?
Borrowers hoping for further relief could be disappointed - at least for now. Here's why.
Adele made 'haunted' mansion unsellable, owner says
The 'Rolling in the Deep' singer has been accused of sabotaging the sale of a $12.7m UK mansion.
Government says it's hit emergency housing target 5 years early
But the whereabouts of 20 percent of those leaving emergency housing is still unknown.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Tenant who sublet one-room flat to three people told to pay $1000
The agreement said just one person could live there, but when the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.
Westpac follows ANZ interest cut moves
The bank will also reduce some of its term deposit rates by 5, 10 and 20 basis points.
For sale: One village
If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance.
Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months
The valuations were due in October last year.
Biggest bank cuts interest rates
ANZ Bank said it would drop its special interest rates by between 15 and 25 basis points.
Property up for sale last year totalled $115b
New Zealanders listed more than $115 billion of residential property for sale last year, and some of them are still waiting to find buyers.
Rotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?
The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on "local demand", as the government exits the last of its contracted motels this year.
Du Val property entity owed $4.6m to IRD - Report
Tui Terraces Limited Partnership went into liquidation owing nearly $4.6 million in taxes to Inland Revenue.
Government-iwi partnership to see 48 affordable homes built
"Gisborne has suffered from housing underdevelopment and a lack of supply, coupled with damage from severe weather events," Minister Tama Potaka says.
Deadlines set for end of emergency contracts for seven Rotorua motels
An application to extend the contracts has been approved - with conditions requiring a definite end to the homeless accommodation.
Landlord fined thousands over 'shocking' rental
Rotting flooring, sagging ceiling panels and a hole in the roof - tenants were left in a leaky property for more than a year.
Households favour short mortgage terms as interest rates fall
Households are set to make big calls about their mortgages this year, as they weigh up their options amid falling interest rates. Business reporter Anan Zaki has more. Audio
