Housing
Building Industry Federation on changes to building consents
The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys… Audio
Māori kura in Christchurch waits a decade for permanent site
Leaks, mould, and sewage are some of the issues a Māori school in Christchurch is dealing with almost daily, as it waits for a permanent site a decade after opening. In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Audio
Rotorua hapū trust expand affordable rental initiative
An affordable rental initiative is being expanded by a Rotorua hapū trust, which hopes to get more of its whānau into home ownership.
Landlord's widow ordered to pay $6500 for leaky home, eviction
A tenancy that soured over accusations of unpaid rent escalated into a legal battle between the former tenant and the landlord.
Olaide Saddiq's Grenfell Tower documentary
Netflix doco Grenfell traces the events leading up to the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. Audio
Man with disability moves out of motel after four years
Shane Emeny's Kāinga Ora house has been modified for a wheelchair user and gives him the privacy he's craved since 2021.
Investors worry about political flipflopping as rents fall
Trade Me's latest rental price data showed nationally rents being asked on the site were down 3 percent in the year to a median $620.
Clyde crumbling 1920s mansion gets luxury makeover
Clyde's Earnscleugh Castle has been given a new lease on life thanks to new owners Ryan and Marco - Katie Todd took a tour Audio
How do banks calculate their mortgage rates?
Do the banks know something we don’t? Or are they just taking a punt, hoping to sign up a few more borrowers before their competitors do? Frances Cook joins Nights to explain. Audio
Real estate data 'latest indicator of economic air pocket'
The Auckland property market is noticeably softer than the rest of the country, particularly the South Island, an economist says.
'Fighting the good fight': Residents keep faith in Wellington's troubled suburb
There are concerns homelessness, drug taking, and antisocial behaviour in Newtown is reaching desperate levels.
More people making losses when selling their homes
In the second quarter of this year, one in 10 home sellers made a loss, the highest proportion since 2014.
Kiwisaver provider to build 600 rentals in Queenstown
The project is valued at up to $500 million.
Less building consents being given out - Industry analyst
Residential building consents are still heading south with 11 out of 16 regions around the country rubber stamping fewer builds compared to last year. Labour has accused the government of effectively… Audio
Warning after real estate agents caught altering sale agreements
Buyers may be at risk, the Law Association warns.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
Wellington apartments suffer overheating in summer
Residents in a Wellington social housing complex take desperate measures to avoid the unbearable heat in summer. Lauren Crimp paid the flats a visit. Audio
Tinfoiled windows and permanently closed drapes in overheating homes
Residents at a Wellington complex are taking desperate measures to avoid unbearable heat during summer.
Pasifika in NZ struggling with housing affordability
In Aotearoa, an advocate for youth homelessness says Pacific people are disproportionately struggling with housing unaffordability for a range of reasons. Audio
ANZ cuts home loan rate, predictions others will follow
The country's biggest bank said it would cut its one-year fixed rate special by 16 basis points to 4.79 percent.
