Housing
How common is it to have a mortgage application denied?
Home ownership is a goal lots of people work towards. But it can be stressful putting your financial life under the microscope when you're trying to get a bank to say yes to a mortgage. Money… Audio
Wellington suburb Newtown sees increase in homelessness
Residents and businesses in a Wellington suburb say homelessness, drug taking and anti-social behaviour on the streets is reaching desperate levels. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Defective buildings: Holding those responsible to account
John Gray, president of the Home Owners & Buyers Association of New Zealand, is back with Jim to talk about what is being done in other countries to lift building standards and dissuade rogue… Audio
UK homelessness minister resigns over claims she evicted tenants to raise rent
It follows a row over claims that she evicted tenants from a property she owned before increasing the rent.
Dunedin students face rising rents despite more properties on offer
The number of rental available has seen rents stable or falling for most of the country - apart from Dunedin. Audio
Increase in rentals sees rents stable or falling: Data
New data shows an increase in the number of rentals available has seen rents stable or falling in in many centres, but some student hubs are still seeing accommodation costs rise. Realestate.co.nz… Audio
Rotorua sleeping pods for homeless no longer being used
The maker of sleeping pods being used to house some of the homeless in Rotorua has said it is disheartening to see the project just tossed to the side. Julie King of Love Soup came up with the idea to… Audio
What rising unemployment means for your home loan
More official cash rate cuts could now be on the cards in a further bid to try and revive the economy, experts say. Audio
Is this where house prices will start to rise first?
Stronger conditions for farmers may be helping regional property markets.
Quarter of tenant applications to tribunal relate to Healthy Homes standards
In its latest annual report, the Tenancy Tribunal said there were 29,309 applications made to it in 2024, up 14 percent compared to 2023 and up 43 percent compared to 2022.
Ex-homeowner taken to court for refusing to leave after mortgagee sale
Buyers of a Pāpāmoa Beach house needed a High Court order to remove the previous owner.
Fewer houses on the market for NZ buyers
The national asking price for a house remains stable at about $850,000. Audio
Pacific families bear the brunt of public housing evictions
Pacific families are being kicked out of public housing at disproportionate rates in Manurewa and Porirua, sparking calls for an urgent review of policy.
Real estate stats show reduction in number of houses on market for third straight month
Real estate stats for July have just been released, showing a reduction in the number of houses on the market for the third straight month, with most listings coming in below the national average… Audio
Meet the South Auckland students refurbishing empty homes
Ara Education Trust is based in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Its mission is to help give students on the tools experience and provide a pathway to successful careers. Ara Education Trust Head Tutor… Audio
Landslide mapping to be added on Auckland LIM reports
Auckland Council has done a study of the entire region, giving new information and putting an end to anecdotal information having to be used. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
Ex National MP condemns Chris Bishop over Auckland housing
Ex National MP and former mayor of Auckland Christine Fletcher is condemning Housing Minister Chris Bishop's proposed Auckland housing fix. Fletcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
'It's a new beginning': Disabled man finally gets to move to modified state house
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.
