Christopher Luxon

Full video: Luxon, Penk to make earthquake-prone building announcement

The Prime Minister and Minister for Building and Construction spoke earlier this afternoon.

2:25pm

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars 625m above a river and gorge in the southern province of Guizhou.

World's highest bridge opens in China

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars 625m above a river and gorge in the southern province of Guizhou.

10:08am

1:31

Disabled New Zealanders requiring more complex care, like 21-year-old Mitchell Cawdron, are being forced to consider aged care due to the lack of accommodation options. 

Family of 21yo disabled Aucklander told to consider rest home care

Disabled New Zealanders requiring more complex care, like 21-year-old Mitchell Cawdron, are being forced to consider aged care due to the lack of accommodation options.

6:00am

2:50

Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with current lenders, brokers say

Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with current lenders, brokers say

Falling property values have left many new homeowners unable to refinance, locking them into higher rates and limited options despite competitive offers from banks.

Sunday 5:35pm

Water hose stock image

Garden hose, sprinklers now limited to alternate days in Wellington areas

Level 1 water restrictions are now in place in Wellington city, Lower Hutt, and Porirua.

Sunday 1:04pm

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the opening of the Te Waihekeora Reservoir in Northland.

PM opens new $26m reservoir in drought-prone Northland

It's part of a wider plan to future-proof the region against increasingly severe droughts.

Thu, Sep 25

Apartments in Auckland (file image).

Auckland 'to grow both up and out': Govt welcomes density plan

People would have the ability to submit on the plan from November, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.

Thu, Sep 25

Apartments in Auckland (file image).

Auckland housing: Council clears way for more high-rises around transit

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has directed Auckland Council to allocate up to two million homes in the coming decades.

Wed, Sep 24

Signs at the front of Waitematā Station have been updated to reflect the official change.

Auckland's Britomart Train Station officially renamed

The station will be known only as Waitematā Station after a two-year transition period.

Mon, Sep 22

A developer said Auckland could see more build to rent apartments. File photo.

New apartment block to rent out all 77 units

Whetū, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent.

Mon, Sep 22

Kallen Neki told 1News he had been in a temporary unit since the start of the year.

'Let down by the system': Disabled man waits for accessible housing

Kallen Neki told 1News he had been in a temporary unit since the start of the year while he waited for public housing that was wheelchair accessible.

Sun, Sep 21

Health Minister Simeon Brown.

Health infrastructure projects to receive Govt funding revealed

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the $100 million allocated from Budget 2025 would be used for 21 local projects across the country.

Sun, Sep 21

"It just means stability and security," new homeowner Maria Meredith told 1News.

Joint initiative helps more Pasifika people own homes in Auckland

In Auckland's Māngere, the Meredith family were among the first to benefit, moving into a brand-new four-bedroom home designed for multigenerational living.

Sat, Sep 20

Gates have gone up in front of the decaying house.

Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wgtn home

The 1980s era large mouldy, abandoned home on Kabul Street in Khandallah had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.

Sat, Sep 20

From left: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, Prime Minister Chris Luxon, a grieving homeowner who found herself $500,000 out of pocket due to bad building, building insurance expert Duncan Colebrook. (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod)

'Misery for homeowners': expert warns against Luxon's building sector plans

A building insurance expert says the government's plans to shake up the building and construction sector will lead to more homeowners footing large bills for shonky building.

Sat, Sep 20

Top view of a crowded suburban city neighbourhood settlement.

How to figure out what price to offer for your new house

If you've been in the market for a home, you've probably noticed it's unusual to see prices listed.

Fri, Sep 19

Cutting the OCR more than earlier expected could bring down home loan rates.

What does shrinking GDP mean for your home loan rate?

New Zealand's economy being in worse shape than expected may mean more interest rate cuts.

Thu, Sep 18

Property sales dropped last month.

House sale 'blip' in August, Cotality says

Property sales numbers dropped 5% in August compared to the same time last year - but housing market data firm Cotality said it was likely the fall was a "blip" rather than the start of another downturn in sales.

Thu, Sep 18

Housing Minister Chris Bishop revealed that its housing stock is forecast to decrease over the coming year.

Kāinga Ora boss denies agency being gutted as number of homes drops

Housing Minister Chris Bishop revealed that Kāinga Ora's housing stock is forecast to decrease over the coming year.

Wed, Sep 17

The long-awaited plant experienced years of delays and frustration for locals.

Oyster farmer: 'Pity' Snells Beach wastewater plant didn't open sooner

The long-awaited $450 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach has finally opened, but for oyster farmer Tom Walters, the milestone comes far too late.

Tue, Sep 16

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who’s assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

News in 90 Seconds September 15

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who is assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

Mon, Sep 15

Repair work on West Auckland's Scenic Drive after Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. (File photo).

Just how old is New Zealand's existing infrastructure?

The Infrastructure Commission has looked back over 150 years of public construction to remind people how old some of our buildings and roads really are.

Fri, Sep 12

Landlord crammed tenants into caravans, garages and a bus

Landlord crammed tenants into caravans, garages and a bus

Conrad Joseph Lawrence Goodger has been ordered to pay $81,050 on behalf of 117 tenants.

Mon, Sep 8

The back yard where Mike and Karen Sanson want to build a cottage for Karen's 85-year-old father.

Eleven months, $38,000, and still no consent for granny flat

Mike and Karen Sanson were at their wits' end after ongoing requests that have repeatedly stalled their plans.

Mon, Sep 8

Homelessness increased 37% between 2018 and 2023.

Govt outlines plan to help rough sleepers into social housing

New measures include expanding Housing First, boosting support services, improving the efficiency of transitional housing, and strengthening MSD's role in preventing homelessness.

Fri, Sep 5