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Could hidden homes solve the housing crisis?
At least 180,000 extra homes could be created either by partitioning existing residential properties or adding extra units on to existing sections, according to new research Audio
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Housing 'halo' effect shines a light on new hotspot
A Far North town accustomed to being in the economic doldrums is now experiencing the unfamiliar phenomenon of growth, thanks to the 'halo' effect of the Auckland housing market.
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Urban issues with Bill McKay?
Bill McKay speaks with Kathryn Ryan about solutions to the country's housing crisis. Bill is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. Audio
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Millions wasted on meth testing, minister says
Hundreds of Housing New Zealand properties have been left empty and millions squandered on methamphetamine testing, the Housing Minister says. Audio
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The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
A lighter look at the week including Christchurch's cold beer crisis and the British family who've decked out their house with Christmas lights just to annoy their neighbour! Audio
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Housing need 'not going to be fixed overnight'
It will take years to cope with the extreme demand from people in need, social housing providers say.
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Previous govt accused of being in denial over housing crisis
Demand for social housing has sky-rocketed by 72 percent in the past two years, and the extent of the housing shortage in Auckland has also become clear, with the city now short of 45,000 homes. Video, Audio
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Briefings to Incoming Ministers
What our panelists would tell the incoming ministers what needs done in New Zealand. Audio
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Small towns face big clean water bill
With droughts predicted and very real worries about New Zealand's water resilience, and the publication of the Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry, we talk to the John Pfahlert, chief executive of… Audio
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Australia's housing market at risk of crash - report
'Mum and dad investors' have Australia teetering on the edge of a home price crash, a new report warns.
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Roxburgh faces water crisis after floods
Power has been restored to the Central Otago town of Roxburgh, which was hit by flash floods that knocked out electricity and water. Audio
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Robert Mugabe will play elder statesman role in Zimbabwe, says mediator
Robert Mugabe will continue to have a role to play in Zimbabwean politics, the Jesuit priest who helped negotiate his resignation has told the BBC.
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Housing stocktake just smoke and mirrors - Nats
The government's pending stocktake of the housing crisis is being criticised by the National party.
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'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo' by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal tells the story of his journey as a bicultural composer in Aotearoa New Zealand in 'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo'. Audio
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Auckland arts funding: is Auckland ignoring arts and culture?
Auckland’s Super City Council is progressively cutting funding to the city's major cultural asset, arts advocates say. Audio
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Plastic fantastic getting more traffic
Credit cards are seeing more action than ever but New Zealanders are also getting better at paying them off. Audio
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The power of optimism, a fundamental of oncology care
John Bluck traces the course of his treatment for cancer in a series of candid, moving, and wry observations about how his life changed because of what he experienced. Episode 3. Audio
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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa returns as Mugabe's likely successor
Former vice president of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa is to be sworn in as the new head of state, the country's speaker of parliament says.
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Tongan women celebrate political progress
Audio 23 Nov 2017The head of the Commonwealth Observer Group says having two successful women candidates in last week's Tongan election may be the start of greater female representation in the country's parliament. Audio
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Disabled tenants shut out of market
People with disabilities struggling to find homes in the tight rental market want the government to set aside social housing especially for them.
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Robert Mugabe: from war hero to resignation
To his critics, Robert Mugabe destroyed Zimbabwe in order to keep his job, but to some he will always be seen as a hero who fought for his country's independence. Audio
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Celebrations as Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe resigns
Zimbabwe MPs were jubilant as the speaker announced Robert Mugabe had resigned as president after 37 years in power.
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NZ, Aus officials have had 'conversations' over Manus
Video - Jacinda Ardern reflects on Labour Party leader Kelvin Davis' performance in the House last week while she and Winston Peters were overseas. Video, Audio
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The Lost: Jim Donnelly
In episode three, Tracey Donnelly says her husband Jim's disappearance is illogical and 13 years on still believes there are answers to be found - in the Glenbrook Steel Mill. Video, Audio
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Criminals, torture and the long wait on Manus Island
Allegations and counter-claims in a crisis.
