The Mix

Which Kiwi streets have the most street cred?

Certain street addresses lend their residents status in ways that flash suits and expensive jewellery don’t. And it’s not just about real estate prices or the size of the homes on those streets. People just know that that’s the street where all the millionaires live. More...

Why housing affordability is improving even while prices aren't falling

Home ownership is now significantly more affordable than it was a year ago, a new report suggests, and the trend may be set to continue. More...

Fed-up landlords get $763,000 for their $1m home after taking a gamble with $1 reserve

The owners of the four-bedroom townhouse on Pecan Place, in Avondale, had wanted to sell no matter the cost and gambled on an ultra-low reserve. More...

Landlord told to pay $14k over leaky, non-compliant rental in Christchurch

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's tenancy compliance and investigations team launched an investigation into the property in the suburb of Bishopdale in July 2023 after receiving information from the Christchurch City Council.More...

Can't keep building stop-banks forever - scientists

Researchers say New Zealand must change the way it manages river flooding risks, saying communities cannot continue to build ever bigger stop-banks indefinitely.  More...

Man who allegedly threatened to blow up Christchurch community housing complex was facing eviction

A 70-year-old man who police say threatened to blow up a Christchurch community housing complex will remain behind bars and keep his name a secret for now. More...