Housing
Central Otago Lakes property prices soar
The New Zealand property market is showing newfound vitality in some areas, but particularly in the case of Central Otago Lakes.
In the latest data from realestate.co.nz, the average asking price in… Audio
New home consents fall by a quarter following bumper 2022
A big drop in applications to build new homes reflects a slowdown, says a senior economist, but the fall comes off a record peak.
'Vulnerable' Kāinga Ora tenant died in unit, lay undiscovered for days
Tairo Puangi could not be buried on his family plot in Rarotonga because of how long it took to find his body.
Advocates push back as wealthy suburb blames Kāinga Ora block for crime
Businesses say they've traced 40 incidents back to nearby apartments.
Migration boosts housing market in main centres, but not a lot
The housing market is experiencing an underwhelming uptick to start the year, new figures show.
Work and Income case manager tells client to 'go rob a bank'
Sajay Singh was told to "shut up" and that he shouldn't be "fussy" during a call about accommodation. Audio
Kāinga Ora pushes ahead with Nelson development
It is expected to provide up to 36 homes across two three-storey buildings - but locals are concerned about who might move in.
Auckland business group blames crimewave on Kāinga Ora residents
The Parnell Business Association says unruly behaviour from Kāinga Ora tenants in the area have gone unchecked.
Auckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by council
The owner of a West Auckland property with a makeshift shed built from plywood picked up from a construction site to house illegal immigrants may be allowed to keep the structures after all.
West Aucklanders gather at former flood evacuation centre
Tomorrow will mark a year since many West Aucklanders were fleeing their homes as a month's worth of rain fell across the city in less than an hour.
Some were able to stay with family or friends… Audio
Auckland Anniversary floods: families still in soggy homes
A year on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, some families are still living in soggy, mouldy state houses, with holes in the floor of bedrooms. In Mangere, the stream overflowed, swamped houses… Video, Audio
Dunedin businessman paying it forward with affordable housing
Housing and keeping supply up with demand is a massive issue across Aotearoa. But if you live in Dunedin, there's a housing guardian angel hanging around in the form of businessman Roger Fewtrell. He… Audio
Location of housing still an issue after Auckland Anniversary weekend floods
One year on from the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods, the location of new housing in Tāmaki Makaurau remains a difficult issue.
More than 1400 housing consents have been granted in flood plains… Audio
Over a thousand consents granted to build on flood plains in Auckland
More than 1400 new house consents have been granted in flood plains in Auckland since devastating flooding damaged thousands of homes a year ago.
The number has been released just days before the… Audio
Heritage advocates concerned over threats to buildings in Dunedin
Heritage advocates say they're seeing the most significant threat to Dunedin's old homes and other buildings in decades.
Meanwhile, momentum is growing in the business community to invest in the… Audio
'Complete and utter travesty' as developers eye up historic homes
Heritage advocates say they are seeing the most significant threat to homes and other buildings in decades.
Students paying big money for mouldy flats
Auckland and Wellington university students say they're constantly getting sick from the cold, damp and mouldy flats that they're paying exorbitant rents for. Even if they have the money, a shortage… Video, Audio
Update on CoHaus living in Grey Lynn
In Auckland there's an interesting housing development called CoHaus, and after a long development process residents finally moved in around three years ago. We catch up with one of the residents, Dr… Audio
'A year on is disgusting,' say residents displaced in Auckland Anniversary flood
A year on, much of the city is back to normal, but there are still those struggling in the wake of the floods, still unable to return to their homes.
Mortgage broker warns of tough year ahead
A leading mortgage broker is warning that the coming year could be the toughest for many people in a decade or more.
Inflation has slowed to its lowest rate in more than two years, but domestic price… Audio