Housing
Levin could expand by a quarter due to housing development
A plan to build a massive new housing development north of Wellington could see the town of Levin expand by a quarter.
Skyrocketing rents and house prices in the Capital are forcing first-home buyers… Audio
What to look for when buying an apartment - part two
You're close to buying an apartment but how to know you're choosing the right one? Here's part two of University of Auckland lecturer Bill McKay's checklist of things to think and ask about when… Audio
Trans woman evicted after being called 'offensive' by landlord
A transgender woman who was kicked out of the house she was sharing with the owner says her landlord called her "offensive" and evicted her from her Auckland home.
An exemption in the Human Rights… Audio
Trump leaving Biden a 'deadly' economic poison pill
President-elect Joe Biden is going to have his work cut out for him when Donald Trump leaves the White House, with the incoming president facing one heck of an economic challenge. The Guardian's… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston and Lavina Good
Our weekend panellists, Bill Ralston and Lavina Good, look at some of the week's big news stories, including the latest Covid case in Auckland, whether we need certified Covid leave, the Napier floods… Audio
Calling Home: Will Barton in Norstrand, Norway
Will Barton moved to Norway 13 years ago, and now lives with his wife and two children in Nordstrand, south of Oslo. He for a company called Jottacloud, a cloud-based storage system that runs in… Audio
Gisborne property values 'through the roof' - valuer
A three-year revaluation of the district for rating purposes shows the average value of residential properties has increased by 64 percent since 2017.
Māori architecture far more sophisticated than people think
Jeremy Treadwell has just completed a PHD in Māori architectural technology. Audio
Labour-Greens rift develops over house prices
Rising house prices are causing a rift between Labour and the Greens.
The Greens' co-leader James Shaw says the government is being irresponsible for not tackling the galloping market.
In the past… Audio
Māori home ownership even more difficult with big jump in house prices
An independent Māori housing advocacy group says a nearly 20 percent rise in house prices pushes the dream of owning a home further away for Māori.
Developer ready to demo as Shelly Bay decision made
It's been bogged down in legal battles for years, but a decision has been made, a $500 million coastal housing development in Wellington is one step closer.
The winners include the developers and… Audio
House prices hit record highs, generation rent on rise - Eaqub
An economist is predicting the rise of generation rent as house prices reach record levels.
The latest figures from the monthly house price index shows house prices have increased by almost 20… Audio
NZ property market: too hot to handle
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie joins The Panel to discuss New Zealand's explosive property market and the latest moves by the Reserve Bank. Audio
House price rises could force families into cars
A South Auckland councillor says rampant house price increases will likely force more families to sleep in cars, and choosing between rent and food.
Shelly Bay development set to begin next week
Work is expected to start on a controversial development at Taikuru - Shelly Bay - next week, after Wellington City councillors voted in favour of selling the land at an eight-hour meeting last night.
…House prices rise by 3 percent on last month
House prices are continuing to rise at an alarming rate, jumping by almost 20 percent in October on the same time last year, according to the Real Estate Institute's monthly report.
Auckland's median… Audio
House prices rise nearly 20% in a year to median $725K
House prices have increased 19.8 percent year-on-year with the median house price now at $725,000, according to Real Estate Institute figures.
Auckland median house price hits $1 million for first time
For the first time, Auckland's median house price has hit $ 1 million. The Real Estate Institute data for October, just realeased, shows the median house price in our biggest city has jumped by more… Audio
Shelly Bay developer pleased council 'saw through the mist'
A $500 million dollar housing development in Wellington's Shelly Bay is a step closer to beginning after seven hours of intense debate at the City Council.
The council owns a key piece of the… Audio
Clear forecast makes way for Napier clean-up
A clear forecast for the next few days means the clean-up in Napier can now begin in earnest.
It will be cold comfort for the residents of the 30 houses that are too damaged for them to return.
On… Audio
