Property

Here's when you should consider a longer home loan

If you're thinking about fixing a mortgage, you're probably wondering what term to choose. All the major banks are offering one-year fixes of 5.79... Read More

Chimney flue fire extinguished in Welcome Bay

Fire and Emergency New Zealand are urging homeowners to follow safety tips following a chimney flue fire being extinguished in Welcome Bay. Fire emergency... Read More

Rotorua emergency housing motels granted consents

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... Read More

Whakatāne house fire: One person rescued

A person has been rescued from a house fire in Whakatāne. Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre shift manager Joshua Pennefather said a call... Read More

Indian High Commissioner launches Rotorua garden

A vibrant celebration is set to take place on Wednesday, January 22, at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua, as the community comes together for two impactful... Read More

Staggered end dates for Rotorua emergency housing

All seven of Rotorua's contracted emergency housing motels have been granted resource consent extensions, despite heavy opposition from locals. One community... Read More

Rotorua landlords ordered to pay exemplary damages

Rotorua landlords who were charging 'significant” rent have been ordered to pay more than $6000 in exemplary damages after their tenants were living in... Read More

Crews in Coromandel battle scrub fire

Firefighters continue to battle a scrub fire that cut off carloads of day trippers in two isolated Coromandel bays yesterday on Saturday afternoon. Three... Read More

Five tips for summer home maintenance

A home is your most important asset and deserves regular maintenance to preserve its value. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming... Read More

Whakamārama fire near SH2 now contained

Update, 6.45pm: Traffic congestion on State Highway 2 near Te Puna Stream, Whakamārama, has eased following an earlier vegetation fire, according to NZTA Waka... Read More

Landlord's over-zealous gardening costs him $1120

A landlord who describes himself as "quite passionate" about lawn and garden maintenance has been told to pay $864.30 to his tenants because his gardening disturbed... Read More

Rental listings up 36% year-on-year

Trade Me Propertys Customer Director Gavin Lloyd suggests several reasons for the recent rise in listings. Possibly homeowners seeking additional income,... Read More