Housing
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.
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
