The Mix

Should first-home buyers rush to get in the market?

First-home buyers had a record year last year, responsible for 26.1 percent of all property purchases.

But if you are in the market for your first home, you might be wondering whether you need to jump now, or whether you have time on your side. More...

Not clear exactly' where evicted Kāinga Ora tenants will go, CEO says

Kāinga Ora says it's cracking-down on rent debt but doesn't know where evicted tenants who don't engage in repayment plans will go. More..

Why Māori have low home ownership rates in New Zealand - and how that can change

The latest Census data shows that just 27.5% of Māori owned or partly owned their own house in 2023 – and one woman is hoping to lift that number.  More...

Travel enthusiast asks AI chatbots ChatGPT, DeepSeek to roast New Zealand

A Kiwi content creator and travel enthusiast asked generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to try their hand at “roasting” New Zealand, resulting in some “unhinged” Kiwi banter. More...

Your chance to own one of Wellington’s oldest cinemas

Have you ever wanted to own a cinema? Well now could be your lucky chance, with Wellington’s Empire Cinema and Eatery up for sale for the first time in 12 years. More...

Auckland property manager being investigated for allegedly pocketing tenants’ rent

An Auckland property manager who once failed to disclose he had criminal convictions to an employer is being investigated for allegedly pocketing tenants rent. More...