Housing
'It's a miracle ... finally I've got a home and I'm very happy'
A family of six, including a sick baby, who have been living in a one-bedroom house - despite medical advice the accommodation was unsuitable - have moved into a state house. Lisa Owen and cameraman… Video, Audio
Co-housing - the way of the future?
If paying $360 a week to live in a boarding house is the way of the future, what does that tell about the future?! Architect Bill McKay joins us with his thoughts. Audio
Most first home buyers don't want help from parents - survey
The majority of first home buyers would be uncomfortable asking their parents for help to purchase property, a new survey suggests.
Waitara land dispute: leaseholders upset by asking prices
The cost to Waitara leaseholders of settling one of New Zealand's longest running land disputes is becoming clearer - and many are not happy about it.
New regime aims to stamp out dodgy insolvency operators
People caught carrying out insolvency work for a business without a licence will soon face fines of up to 75-thousand dollars. Audio
House prices rising but sales volumes are still falling
House prices are rising across New Zealand, with renewed confidence in the market, with low interest rates and the capital gains tax off the table. Audio
About 100,000 rental properties likely to miss insulation deadline
Renters whose freezing homes won't be insulated before new regulations come into effect next month say they have no power in getting their landlords to bring them up to scratch. Audio
100,000 rental properties likely to miss insulation deadline
Renters whose freezing homes won't be insulated before new regulations come into effect at the end of the month say they have no power in getting their landlords to bring them up to scratch. Audio
Landlords under the pump to insulate homes by July 1
Landlords have until July 1 to make sure their properties are properly insulated - but many haven't done so, and now many are scrambling. Audio
Lower Hutt homelessness: Call for govt support
Lower Hutt has committed $1.5 million over three years to help vulnerable families, but the mayor wants the government to step up.
Anticipated rise in house prices expected to be short-lived
House prices are expected to spike over the next year, but increases are expected to be short-lived. Audio
Hidden band-poster hoard from '60s revealed in home renovation
A 1960s pop-culture treasure trove has been uncovered during renovations of a turn-of-the-century villa in New Plymouth.
Housing Minister Twyford exploring 'build-to-rent' for Kiwibuild reset
The Housing Minister is considering the idea of a build-to-rent scheme to help address the housing crisis.
Govt considering build-to-rent scheme on Crown land
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says the building blocks are being put in place for his much-anticipated reset of the failing KiwiBuild programme, and he's also looking at launching a build-to-rent… Video, Audio
Kiwibuild: Try rent to own
Housing organisations say a refresh of Kiwibuild needs to include options like rent-to-own. Habitat for Humanity has such a scheme, where people rent houses until they can buy outright, using that… Audio
Kiwibuild: The asset issue
A 1 News Colmar Brunton poll shows that New Zealanders are still backing the Kiwibuild concept but there's been more criticism about the scheme over the fact there is no asset means testing. Audio
KiwiBuild a 'welfare scheme' for wealthy - National
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says KiwiBuild is not a welfare scheme, and wealthy New Zealanders should be able to access it, along with everyone else. This comes after it was revealed a group of… Video, Audio
'KiwiBuild's not a welfare scheme' - Phil Twyford
The Housing Minister acknowledges millionaires are able to buy a KiwiBuild home if they wish, but says he's not about to shut down the "bank of Mum and Dad".
KiwiBuild: Preapproved applicants declare they could raise $650k
Some preapproved applicants for KiwiBuild houses say they could come up with $650,000, raising concerns that people who are not struggling first-home buyers could take advantage of the scheme. Video, Audio
Justin Lester discusses Wellington insurance price rises
Insurance companies are telling home owners in Wellington they will have to get used to higher premiums.
Wellington's mayor Justin Lester hosted an insurance forum yesterday amid concern from… Audio
