Housing
Pasifika families no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region.
What to know if you want to buy a bach this summer
Houses in holiday hotspots have increased in value significantly over the past decade, but they come with a warning.
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already been built in New Zealand, this is the first one… Audio
Auckland's hidden homeless living in cars, abandoned buildings
Isolated, lonely and far from support network, that's what people who are homeless say it's like living in Auckland's suburbs. An Auckland Council audit found over 400 people were living without… Audio
Ex mayor bids for Kāinga Ora flats next to his development
Peter Tennent said he'd had enough of the unacceptable behaviour of some social housing tenants. Audio
Former NP mayor bids for Kainga Ora flats
A former New Plymouth mayor has put in a bid to buy two blocks of Kainga Ora flats - planning to bowl them and build apartments alongside an upmarket development he already has under way. Taranaki… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles in a year
A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level crimes turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of distress in recent months.
Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences. Audio
Buying a Home With Friends
Owning a home has long been part of the Kiwi dream. But these days people are having to get a bit more creative to stake their claim on the property ladder. Katy Gosset meets two friends who've pooled… Audio
The hidden 'good value' suburbs across NZ revealed
New research from Corelogic has looked at which suburbs have the biggest price difference from their neighbours. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Another bank lifts home loan rates
Wholesale interest rates are continuing to rise, which affects bank funding costs.
Could a design competition help a region in need of houses?
Concerns about the rate of intensification in Tasman are causing councillors to consider "creative" solutions on how to encourage uptake.
What's going on at Auckland's Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens?
An Auckland community is disputing the development of housing on the site of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens. The gardens are based on the old Unitec campus site in Mount Albert and have existed for… Audio
Central Wellington now has the country's cheapest homes
But an Auckland suburb has suffered the biggest fall over the past five years. Audio
Drops in long term homeloan rates could be at an end
Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson. First up, a Palmerston North based tenancy advocate was appalled to discover a local property for rent… Audio
Record number of new listings hit rental market
The number of rental properties on the market has climbed to an 18-month high, according to the online listings platform realestate.co.nz. Audio
