Housing
Ihumātao protest: Kaumātua, rangatahi split over development
A generational divide is at the heart of an ongoing battle to stop a housing development at Ihumātao.
The protests are being lead by mana whenua Pania Newton and her cousins, who have been pushing… Audio
Ihumātao: Live report
Our reporter Tom Furley is at the main cordon at the bottom of Ihumātao Quarry Road. Video, Audio
Ihumātao day two: Hundreds turn out to protest
The stand off at Ihumātao continues into a second day - ramping us as hundreds of people turn out to support the protest. They answered a call that went out to join the protest at Māori ancestral land… Video, Audio
Housing crisis sets law change in motion
The government has set in motion a plan for a major overhaul of the law that's supposed to sustainably manage New Zealand's natural and physical resources.
Sorry state of rentals laid bare in Richmond flat
A Richmond flat with damp rooms, a sagging ceiling, and a piece of flanelette patching a hole in the shower has been help up as a symptom of the sorry state of many New Zealand rentals. Renters… Audio
Architects, ditch the big fancy houses
Bill McKay argues that architects and builders need to stop promoting themselves with big fancy houses and make their professions more relevant by helping the wider public house themselves. Bill McKay… Audio
Is compulsory building insurance on the way?
Should compulsory building insurance be introduced to cover defective work and builders who go to the wall? The suggestion is part of a proposed major overhaul of the Building Act to raise standards… Audio
Christchurch gas blast - police update
NZ Police's Canterbury Metro Commander, Superintendent Lane Todd joins Susie Ferguson with the latest details on the gas explosion in Christchurch. Audio
Christchurch gas blast: Neighbours' houses written off
At least five Northwood homes are unlikely to ever be lived in again after being severely damaged in a gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb on Friday.
On Sunday residents in those homes on Marble… Audio
229 percent increase in govt's spend on emergency housing
Government spending on emergency housing at hostels and motels has reached its highest levels. Audio
Govt spends record amount on emergency housing
The government spent a record $34 million on emergency housing at hostels and motels between April and June - up nearly 230 percent from the same time last year. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
Govt ministers silent on disabled teen’s need for accessible HNZ home
Five different government ministers have refused interviews or were unavailable to talk about a severely disabled teen's family's seven year wait for a fully accessible house. Meanwhile, HNZ says it's… Audio
Six people injured in Chch explosion
A house is on fire after a large explosion was heard across Christchurch. Police said emergency services were responding to an incident at Marble Court, Northwood, where a house is on fire. RNZ… Audio
The state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
Efficient heater grants added to government insulation subsidy scheme
Eligible home owners will be able to claim grants for energy-efficient heaters this winter as part of the government's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.
'No amount of money is going to compensate for losing my home'
Matatā residents who might have to abandon their homes due to an environmental risk say the council hasn't provided enough information to make a decision as big as whether to stay or go. Video, Audio
Govt asks furniture industry to make products safer
The government wants furniture manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer and more fire-resistant but hasn't committed to regulating the industry. Video, Audio
Matatā residents not leaving without a fight
Matatā residents are gearing up for a legal battle to be able to stay in their beachside homes after the council gave them an ultimatum - sell up, at market rate, or prepare for their land to be… Video, Audio
Residents say council in for a long fight
Residents living in a dangerous debris flow zone in the Bay of Plenty beach settlement of Matata and who don't want to move are vowing to fight a council plan to shift them out.
In 2005, part of the… Audio
Matata residents receive an offer
The residents of a small Bay of Plenty beach settlement at risk from potentially deadly debris flows will be offered market value for their properties - if they decide to leave. Audio
