Rents hit an all-time high last month increasing 6% to a median of $540 a week.

Exemplary damages of $600 have been awarded against a landlord who tried to evict tenants after a row over ceiling insulation and other property repairs.

NZFSG has drawn criticism from members for its transition to the new regime, with concerns over commission disclosure, fees and non-panel lending.

Fisher Funds founder Carmel Fisher is retiring from the boards of three listed investment trusts.

nib New Zealand has partnered with the Auckland Blues Super Rugby Aotearoa team to launch its nib Little Legends Little Smiles initiative, giving 1000 junior rugby players OPRO custom-fitted mouthguards – the same ones worn by the professionals.

Squirrel Mortgages has launched a 95% mortgage for first home buyers, offering rates as low as 4.09%.

The new-build residential, build-to-rent projects and commercial property sectors will probably be the big beneficiaries of the Government’s housing package – extending the bright-line test and scrapping mortgage interest deductibility.

A landlord claiming rent arrears of $12,060 – accrued by a tenant over 10 years – has had his case thrown out by the Tenancy Tribunal due to poor record keeping.

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation has announced the appointment of Joe Halapua to manager of New Zealand Equities.

In just three years Kiwibank is predicting housing supply will have caught up with demand.

Heartland Bank has launched a market-leading revolving credit facility at 2.75%, as the lender continues to offer low rate loans through the digital channel. 

The Harbour Investment Outlook summarises recent market developments, what we are monitoring closely and our key views on the outlook for fixed interest, credit and equity markets.

Low net migration to New Zealand during the pandemic has given the nation a chance to "dent" its chronic housing shortage, according to Kiwibank economists.