Stories by Kymberlee Gomes

The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.

Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio

Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.

Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio

获准特许营业的商业也可能会收取额外的附加费，但相关机构表示收费必须向消费者明示且不对消费者造成误导。

On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for the first half of the day till 1pm.

Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio

Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio

What led to a rugby team's van being "nearly blown up" in Hawke's Bay. Audio

房地产市场整体平稳，专家表示低房价加上利息抵扣政策仍不足以抵消高利率的影响；联合政府第二季度重点事项中多项涉及房地产市场。

Analysis - First-home buyers are swooping in as more homes pop up for sale.