Housing
Auckland woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' belongings
Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.
Downsizing and how to avoid the pitfalls
John Gray discusses the potential risks of downsizing and what needs to be considered when opting for an apartment. Audio
Dunedin near 'tipping point' amid soaring rents, charity warns
As rents fall nationwide, Dunedin sees an 8.7 percent hike, pushing locals into housing insecurity.
Weekend Stuff: Overcoming colour jitters in design
To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and… Audio
The hangi and the yarns: a night on the streets
A look at a warm welcome for a city's rough sleepers on a cold winter night.
Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth
People working with the homeless in Taranaki say there are more and more people who need help and their needs are becoming more and more complex. Robin Martin reports. Audio
How Auckland's affordability story got better
Recent rankings of unaffordable cities around the world have been notable for one thing - our biggest city is no longer in the top 10.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
Homelessness numbers are rising faster than NZ's population
A new government report warns the number homeless people in New Zealand has increased at a rate researchers believe is faster than population growth. Chief Executive of Wellington's Downtown Community… Audio
Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.
'We have a real problem': Homelessness rises, but by how much is unclear
Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter. Audio
Rents fall for first time since 2009
National median rents in the three months to May dropped 0.3 percent from the year before - the first fall in 16 years.
Homelessness rising faster than population growing: Report
A new government report says homelessness is rising faster than New Zealand's population is growing. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government and iwi partner to build 40 affordable rentals in Te Kūiti
The Associate Housing Minister says over a third of Te Kūiti residents are renting, but the limited availability of properties is making it difficult to secure stable housing.
Govt concedes there's a 'real problem' with homelessness
A huge jump in the number of people sleeping rough and living without shelter has the Government conceding "it's clear we have a real problem". The report shows that in the eight months to May this… Audio
Can households really assess their own risk?
Critical research about future storms has been defunded, right when a scientist says it's needed most.
House sellers expectations getting more realistic
Sellers are reducing their expectations below what buyers are willing to pay, a top real estate site says.
Couple's church restoration gets historic places nod
An Otago couple have spent six years restoring a timber Presbyterian church in Kakanui designed by architect Robert Arthur Lawson, which has now been recognised as a Category 1 historic place.
Find out how to get your washing done in a wet winter
For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help. Audio
'Mark your own homework': Healthy Homes checks under fire
With no certification needed to check new rental standards, building experts and advocates are calling for independent oversight. Audio
