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The inaugural Pacific People's Housing Forum was launched in Auckland last week. Discussions centred on the housing challenges and needs of the island communities in NZ and around the region. Audio

The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, is dismissing National's claim that new tax proposals are "an attack on the Kiwi way of life." He discusses the proposals with Guyon Espiner. Audio

Papua New Guinea's leaders are considering different energy project options as government tackles the goal of electrifying 70 percent of the country by 2030. Audio

The Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability has been released and New Zealand continues to be one of the most unaffordable countries in the world to buy a house. Audio

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says a new study reaffirms the terrible state of housing across New Zealand. The Demographia survey shows New Zealand is one of the most unaffordable countries in the world… Audio

None of New Zealand's main housing markets are considered affordable any longer. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report released today shows New Zealand continues to be one… Audio

How much has changed for New Zealand's female composers in the 125 years since women's suffrage? In the 2018 Lilburn Lecture, acclaimed composer Eve de Castro-Robinson reflects on her own journey as a… Audio, Gallery

Earlier this week questions around who should qualify for Kiwibuild re-emerged after one of the first 18 families to buy one was accused of being too wealthy. Housing commentators say that's why a… Audio

The CEO of Fletcher Living says there's no need for a sizable garden if you have playgrounds or parks nearby. Steve Evans says smaller sections is one of the keys for unlocking housing affordability.

Smaller housing developers are being locked out by bureaucracy costs, and experts say the government must connect people with expertise so affordable housing, particularly for Māori, can be built. Audio

A one-bedroom apartment in a new affordable housing development in south Auckland could cost as much as half a million dollars. Three hundred homes are being built in in Manukau over the next five… Audio

A charity has distributed more than 2200 donated new and used bras to women in Fiji. Audio

Apartment living is gaining in popularlity in Auckland, with an increase in affordable new developments in the inner city. Audio

The NZ Pasifika community talk about what's important to them as they look to vote in the coming general election. Audio

Community leaders in Porirua speak out about the issues most important to Pasifika people as New Zealand heads towards its general election on September 23. Audio

Victims of devastating floods in Solomon Islands three years ago, many of whom are still living in makeshift housing, are calling on the government to live up to its promises. Audio

Victims of devastating floods in Solomon Islands three years ago, many of whom are still living in makeshift housing, are calling on the government to live up to its promises. Audio

The Building and Construction Minister, Nick Smith, says regulating house prices to ensure a percentage being built are affordable is very difficult to achieve. Audio