Housing
Dunedin students falling prey to 'slumlords'
A University of Otago student is sharing her flat horror story in the hope it will be a call to action and prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords. Today, Dunedin City Council was warned… Audio
Paralysed man moving into accessible state house after four year wait
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is just a week away from moving into a wheelchair friendly state house after waiting for more than four years. Shane Emeny, who became a paraplegic after… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Auckland councillors call on govt to take action on growing homelessness
Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in the city. Associate Minister for Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Here's how you might be able to get $20,000 from your bank
More than 3500 borrowers switched banks in the month, accounting for nearly $2.5 billion in lending.
Homeless situation in Auckland now at 'crisis' point
Outreach teams in the city recorded a 90 percent increase in people sleeping rough since September. Audio
One in every 1000 Kiwis without shelter - Salvation Army
It says other trends include 14 in every 1000 people living in housing considered uninhabitable and 57,000 women experiencing homelessness.
'We're vulnerable': More women living without shelter in Aotearoa
There is a disproportionately high rate of women without shelter in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, people working with the homeless warn. Audio
Woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' belongings
Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.
Downsizing and how to avoid the pitfalls
John Gray discusses the potential risks of downsizing and what needs to be considered when opting for an apartment. Audio
Dunedin near 'tipping point' amid soaring rents, charity warns
As rents fall nationwide, Dunedin sees an 8.7 percent hike, pushing locals into housing insecurity.
Weekend Stuff: Overcoming colour jitters in design
To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and… Audio
The hangi and the yarns: a night on the streets
A look at a warm welcome for a city's rough sleepers on a cold winter night.
Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth
People working with the homeless in Taranaki say there are more and more people who need help and their needs are becoming more and more complex. Robin Martin reports. Audio
How Auckland's affordability story got better
Recent rankings of unaffordable cities around the world have been notable for one thing - our biggest city is no longer in the top 10.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
Homelessness numbers are rising faster than NZ's population
A new government report warns the number homeless people in New Zealand has increased at a rate researchers believe is faster than population growth. Chief Executive of Wellington's Downtown Community… Audio
Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.
'We have a real problem': Homelessness rises, but by how much is unclear
Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter. Audio
