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May gives Johnson the thumbs up, but the world gives the thumbs down
Politicians and newspapers worldwide have expressed their surprise and, in many cases, horror at Boris Johnson's appointment as UK Foreign Secretary.
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Wellington economist thinks Govt nowhere close to finding a housing crisis solution
Morgan Foundation economist Geoff Simmons reviews a busy week of political fiddling while the Auckland housing market continues to burn. Audio
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Joyce's comments trigger dividend debate
Power Play - In trying to detract from Labour's housing policy, Steven Joyce put discussion about the rights or wrongs of taking dividends front and centre.
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Kitset homes welcomed but 'long-term plan needed'
Social housing groups support the use of kitset homes, but say the government does not have a long-term plan to fix the housing crisis. Audio
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Plans to build kitset homes for Akl dissed as short term fix
Plans to build cheap kitset homes in south Auckland to ease housing crisis are criticised by social groups as a short-term fix that risks becoming permanent. Audio
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Westpac reins in its home lending
Westpac Bank is clamping down further on home lending and has tightened its interest-only lending.
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Colliers to help govt pre-book motels for homeless
The government is using the real estate company Colliers International to find motels for homeless people to stay in.
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Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod Oram looks at the policies mooted to help solve the Auckland housing market crisis, and also examines the departure of Callaghan Innovation's chief executive. Audio
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Not everyone sold on Labour's housing policy
A property researcher says Labour's bid to massively increase the supply of affordable homes is the first serious political bid to address the housing crisis.But, as Kate Newton reports, not… Audio
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Social media 'better than bombs to defeat ISIS'
Dr. Anne Speckhard is a trauma psycholgist at Georgetown University who's conducted in-depth interviews with 38 defectors from ISIS in the past year. Dr. Speckhard and her colleague Dr Ahment Yayla… Audio
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Govt responds to Labour's affordable housing plan
As Labour introduces its 2 billion dollar solution to the housing crisis, we find out what the acting Prime Minister Bill English thinks about the plan. Audio
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Labour pledges 10,000 new houses a year till 2027
The Labour Party is pledging more state intervention to deliver affordable housing, including a dedicated new agency.
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Labour pledges return to public service housing
Labour would turn Housing New Zealand back into a government department, and spend its dividends on house building, the party's leader Andrew Little says.
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Reserve Bank 'failed' on housing - Eaqub
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says the Reserve Bank has acted recklessly and failed in its duty to control speculative housing.
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How can John Key help Akld's housing crisis?
Despite a massive influx in people coming to the country, John Key rejects immigration as a significant contributor and has called on the RBNZ to do more. Video, Audio
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No change on immigration, says John Key
The government will not change its immigration policy to try to curb the housing crisis, the Prime Minister says. Video
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RBNZ in impasse with Government
Acting chief economist of Westpac Michael Gordon talks about the impasse over the housing crisis. And what do we need in a Reserve Bank governor? Audio
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The Panel with Michele A'Court and Jock Anderson (Part 1)
Audio 8 Jul 2016What the Panelists Michele A'Court and Jock Anderson have been up to. Acting chief economist of Westpac Michael Gordon talks about the impasse over the housing crisis. And what do we need in a Reserve… Audio
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Solution to housing crisis can't come fast enough
Power Play - The government desperately wants people to believe it is on top of the housing crisis, but it clearly is not, writes Jane Patterson.
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Will RBNZ restrictions help solve Akld's housing crisis?
Bernard Hickey, Leroy Beckett & Andrew King talk to John Campbell about the RBNZ Deputy Governor's speech. Audio
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Labour-Greens to launch homeless inquiry
The Labour and Green Parties are launching an inquiry into homelessness after their attempt to get a select committee to hold one was blocked by National Party MPs. Audio
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PM responds to own comments about housing "crisis" 9 ye
The Prime Minister has been asked in Parliament why he was talking about a "housing crisis" when average Auckland house prices were about half of what they are now. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
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Housing 'challenge' still not a 'crisis'
The Prime Minister has been challenged about why he was willing to talk about a housing crisis in 2007, but not now when prices have since almost doubled.
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Reserve Bank housing options limited - economist
An economist says new measures by the Reserve Bank to tackle rampant house prices in Auckland will only have a short-term impact. Audio
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PM forced to defend govt's housing plan
Prime Minister John Key is defending the government's plan to deal with soaring house prices, which are rising at the fastest pace in 12 years. Video, Audio
