Housing
Wait for public housing leads to $126,000 motel bill
One person has spent more than 600 nights in emergency accommodation while they waited for public housing to become available. Video
Bonuses for Southern Response staff despite 'misleading' ruling
Eight out of ten for performance and deserving of bonuses - that's Southern Response's report card according to its board chair.
And that's despite the state quake insurer being tied up in ongoing… Video, Audio
In a motel more than 600 days waiting for public housing
More than $126,000 of taxpayer's money has been spent on one person's motel stay while they waited for public housing to become available.
The stay covered more than 600 nights - despite the fact… Video, Audio
Lack of listings causes drop in house sales nationwide
The number of houses sold around the country has fallen to its lowest level in seven months, although prices continued to grow everywhere but Auckland. Audio
Lower Hutt mayor told in February about bad plumbing
Emails show the mayor of Lower Hutt was told in February that bad plumbing in a retirement complex was 'life-threatening'. All 96 apartments, worth up to 700 thousand dollars each, at the Masonic… Audio
Former maintenance manager talks about rest home problems
Emails show the mayor of Lower Hutt was told in February that bad plumbing in a retirement complex was 'life-threatening'. All 96 apartments, worth up to 700 thousand dollars each, at the Masonic… Audio
Govt slammed for tiny house 'hypocrisy'
When is a house a vehicle? Tiny house owners are accusing the government of hypocrisy, amid fierce debate over the status of their homes.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment insists… Audio
Dodds meet govt ministers over Southern Response appeal
It's back to court for a Christchurch couple at the centre of a mammoth battle with Southern Response, even though the pair begged the quake insurer not to drag them through yet more legal action.
… Video, Audio
Quake-hit homeowners to fight Southern Response to the very end
A Christchurch home owner says he'll fight insurer Southern Response to the very end, after learning he's being forced back into court for an appeal, after already winning his case.
Last month the… Video, Audio
Govt accused of tiny homes hypocrisy after wheeling out units
Tiny house owners are asking how the MBIE can obtain an exemption to the building code so its emergency residential units can have wheels, yet they must go through the full consent process.
Queenstown closer to introducing bed tax
Queenstown is one step closer to taxing its visitors in a bid to cover infrastructure costs.
The government has thrown its support behind a levy for the resort town, saying it will help to introduce… Audio
KiwiSaver not for buying a home - Australian expert
An Australian superannuation expert is against people using their retirement savings to buy a house. Audio
Has The Block done its dash?
On Sunday Night three of the four teams competing on The Block NZ went home with nothing, so has the show done its dash and was it unfair on the contestants to try to sell the properties at auction? Audio
Christchurch couple urge govt pay Southern Response claimants
A Christchurch couple who's part of a class action against the quake insurer Southern Response want the government to step in immediately and pay out claimants who they say were tricked into taking… Video, Audio
Building to rent: the pros and cons
As the government cuts back on state housing – and more people choose to rent – Massey University researchers are investigating New Zealand's new rental landscape. Audio
From sleeping rough to path to Kaitaia home ownership
Sub standard dwellings, high rents, Aucklanders on the move and a lack of suitable housing are all factors contributing to the housing crisis in the Far North. Audio
Two building companies liquidated, crane firm in receivership
More than 120 staff have been laid off at two construction companies now in liquidation, while staff are still on the job at a crane hire company now in receivership.
Shared equity scheme not KiwiBuild homes - Housing Minister
An assisted home ownership scheme under KiwiBuild is unlikely to benefit low income families according to official advice. That's despite the government claiming otherwise.
The renovated, relaunched… Video, Audio
Kiwibuild reset, a sign of defeat?
Kiwibuild reset, a fresh approach or admission of defeat? Audio
Wellington renters told situation likely to get worse
Wellington renters say they've had enough of exorbitant prices and hunting for properties in an overheated market.
