The Mix

New Zealand could be billions of years older than first thought, geologists say

Kiwi geologists have discovered Zealandia, the mostly submerged continent of which New Zealand forms a part, is billions of years older than previously thought.More...

Sydney real estate agent Julie Bundock accidentally burned down multimillion-dollar house

An Australian real estate agent preparing for an open home at a multimillion-dollar property accidentally burned it to the ground. More...

GDP: It’s official - we’re in recession

New Zealand has entered a recession. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1 per cent in the December 2023 quarter, compared with the September quarter (which also shrank). More...

When house sales turn toxic: Why real estate agents fire their vendors

Homeowners do the hiring of the real estate agent, but the agent can also do the firing if the relationship turns toxic often due to micromanagement, mistrust or unrealistic expectations. More... 

Rentals costing landlords up to $450 a week in top-ups

Higher interest rates have put the squeeze on property investors. More...

Council to buy out slip damaged Tauranga homes

Slip-affected homeowners in a Tauranga suburb are closer to a solution after council agreed to fund a buyout in conjunction with the government.More...