Fire emergency services are responding to a commercial building fire in Gate Pa. Fire and Emergency NZ Northern Shift Manager Garreth Lewis says they received... Read More

Average house prices are continuing to decline around the country, but at a slower rate than past months. The average home fell 1.5 per cent in the three... Read More

Ten university research teams have been awarded a combined $4.5 million funding from Toka Tū Ake EQC, to boost New Zealand's understanding of natural hazards... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty fire emergency services were kept busy overnight attending three fires and a heavy fog incident at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Aongatete.... Read More

Falls in national property values continued to moderate in July, and with the latest data showing increases in some parts of the country, it all but confirms... Read More

Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade is amongst 26 fire stations around New Zealand which have undergone an upgrade or rebuild, providing a boost for regional economies... Read More

The Government's landmark Progressive Home Ownership scheme will reach more potential first home buyers, by allowing existing homes to be bought, Housing Minister... Read More

Many landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, a new survey has found. The Green Party survey found renters are dealing with damp and mouldy... Read More

Scientists will test ‘cool roofs' in countries that are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming. As the world warms up, scientists... Read More

The average cost of building a home in New Zealand's main centres is up 9.5 per cent annually, but price rises have slowed markedly in 2023. QV CostBuilder... Read More

Kawerau's Stoneham Park moved a step closer to becoming a residential development of 80 to 100 new homes this week. Kawerau District Council voted unanimously... Read More

A Tauranga resident has called into question council's carpark fining methods after council's roving vehicle failed to pick up on her mobility card and issued... Read More