Houses
Christine Whybrew retraces the histories of houses
Family genealogy is irresistable for many of us, researching our whakapapa. There's another history though that's overlooked but often just as fascinating - the story of our homes. Christchurch-based… Audio, Gallery
More millennials moving back in with mum and dad
In the US, data shows that for the first time ever, the majority of 18-34 year olds live at home with their parents. Dr Kate Prickett joins the show to discuss what her lockdown data says about Kiwi… Audio
What becomes of the housing market?
In April, economists were predicting Covid could cause a 10-20 percent fall in house prices. In June, prices rose more than 9 percent - much more in some places. What is going on - and will it last? Audio
Calling Home: Charles Olsen in Madrid
Having been enticed by a love of Spanish art and flamenco guitar, New Zealand artist and poet Charles Olsen arrived in Spain in 2003 with the intention of staying for a month. Seventeen years later… Audio
National: Housing Minister should resign over KiwiBuild
National Party is calling on Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign as it persistently asks him if he can stick to the long-held target of building 100,000 Kiwibuild homes in 10 years. So far just 80… Audio
Piha residents ask council to buy flood-damaged homes
Auckland Council is resisting calls to buy up flood-damaged homes in Piha, as owners say it's the cheapest option to deal with a disaster that still has some residents out of their homes one year on. Audio
Cottage industry in quake damaged homes emerges
Entrepreneurs have been buying up uninsurable quake damaged homes in Christchurch, fixing them up so they can be insured again and selling them on, often for a tidy profit. Video, Audio
Inside a KiwiBuild house: Papakura to host open homes
Hundreds of would-be first home buyers will have their first chance to see just what a KiwiBuild home looks like when the McLennan development hosts its first open homes. Video, Audio
EQC battle leaves Whanganui couple shattered
A couple who has been battling the Earthquake Commission since their property was damaged in a big storm in Whanganui nearly three years ago, has been left shattered by the experience. Video, Audio
House prices picking up after election, holidays
House price growth is showing signs of picking up again. The latest data from Quotable Value - or QV - found nationwide house prices grew by 6.4 percent in the year to the end of January, with a… Audio
Auckland won't build out of housing shortage
The theory of building more houses doesn't seem to be the answer to our biggest city's housing crisis according to new statistics. Audio
Number of new building consents has fallen
Official figures show consents slipped a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in April, due to a fall in the number of permits for new homes. Audio