The Mix

Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country

New Zealand's largest solar farm, near Kaitāia, is now operational, set to produce 55 GWh annually. Lodestone Energy leads this innovative project. More...

The $100,000 dilemma: Wipe out your mortgage debt or buy a better home?

With inflation and high-interest rates, homeowners ponder the wisdom of using a $100,000 lump sum to pay off mortgage debt. More...

New government, new rules: What the changes mean for the housing market

What does the coalition deal mean for the property market? More...

University of Otago students: Castle St flat manager left to clean up others’ mess

Otago University refuses cleanup of notorious Death Star flat despite it becoming a dumping ground. More...

Here’s how Tāmaki Makaurau  looked at the dawn of the ‘90s

A 1990s Tāmaki Makaurau life project finds its audience, capturing the essence of the era for future Aucklanders. More...

Landlord Evicts Solo Parent with Brain Tumour, Faces Consequences

A landlord, who evicted a solo parent with a brain tumour citing renovations, was ordered to pay $5500. The property was relisted just four days after the family moved out. More...

More than 19,000 home loan payments overdue as high interest rates hit mortgage holders

The number of Kiwis behind on their mortgages spiked back up again in October, according to Centrix.More...

Tiny house insurance is more complicated than for a regular house

Tiny house living in New Zealand is on the rise, but addressing unique challenges, like insurance, is crucial for protecting these dreams on wheels. More...

The apartment where you were asked to pay $450, and maybe work as security

Wellington storage facility lists on-site apartment for rent at $450/week, with the catch of tenants doing security work each day for below minimum wage. More...