Housing
Seawall stoush leaves pensioner in the lurch
A Taranaki pensioner fears he will never sell his home - and his children will miss out on their inheritance - unless a rock wall at the coastal settlement where he lives is extended.
Elderly women take a stand on housing: 'We just want a peaceful life'
A group of women in their 70s and 80s say they're no biddies as they prepare to give evidence in the Environment Court against an Auckland Council development.
Demand for state housing continues to outstrip supply
As winter approaches demand for housing is still outstripping supply, with more than 10,700 people still on the state housing waiting list.
Whangārei homeless with disabilities forced to sleep in cars
People in wheelchairs and on crutches are now among those sleeping rough in the Whangārei area.
NZ housing demand still growing beyond supply
As winter approaches demand for housing is still outstripping supply. The government is yet to release its latest numbers of how many are waiting for a state house but officials say demand continues… Audio
Economic boost key to solving Ōtara's violence issue - advocates
The Ōtara community in Auckland says more police officers on the ground isn't the only solution to the increasing violence in the area.
National wants Housing Minister stood down
The credibility of the Housing Minister is on the line, after a week of shifting stories about a key element of KiwiBuild. Phil Twyford is under fire for a series of statements he and the Housing… Audio
Social housing tenants feel like ‘second class citizens’
Tenants living in a South Auckland social housing complex say assaults, sexual harassment and drug dealings aren't being taken seriously, and they no longer feel safe in their homes. Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Tenancy bidding war backdown for 'notorious' Dunedin flat
A property management company has apologised for asking prospective tenants to enter into a bidding war for a flat it itself describes as "notorious".
'I'm supporting him' - Judith Collins on Simon Bridges
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is dismissing claims from National's Judith Collins the government is underwriting millions of dollars worth of KiwiBuild houses based on little more than a casual chat… Audio
Rental company sorry for pushing Otago flat bidding war
An Otago property management company has apologised for asking prospective tenants to enter into a bidding war to rent what it describes as "the most notorious flat on campus". After a backlash from… Audio
Auckland house prices: 'It's definitely a buyer's market'
House prices have cooled off significantly in Auckland and property experts say buyers have the luxury of choice.
Firefighter denied residency despite strong local support
Volunteer firefighter Steve Webster, who helped battle the Nelson bush fires, has been denied residency - despite over 50,000 people signing a petition for him to stay. Audio
Kiwibuild interviews not worth Housing Ministry CEO’s time – minister
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says he doubts it's worth the time of the Housing Ministry to front up and answer media questions about the beleaguered Kiwibuild programme, when it relates to "minor… Audio
Average Auckland house price drops $100,000 over three years
House prices have cooled off significantly in Auckland but are yet to drop to a level where homeowners could find themselves saddled with more debt than their properties are worth. Audio
House prices: Auckland values fall as prices in regions hold up
House prices continue to grow, but at a slower pace, as buyers downsize and shift to the regions. Audio
Insurance Council responds to call for govt-backed insurer
Returning now to our earlier story about the call by the mayor of Wellington for the government to explore the return of a state-backed insurance company. Guyon Espiner talks to Insurance Council of… Audio
Future of Grey Lynn's 'haunted' Carlile House in limbo
The future of a former Auckland orphanage - with a reputation for being haunted - remains in limbo with the owners not willing to sell-up to the city council. Despite years of negotiations, Carlile… Video, Audio
Wellington mayor suggests govt-backed insurance company
In the face of a projected surge in insurance costs, the mayor of Wellington is rallying the troops to come up with a solution. IAG - New Zealand's largest general insurer - is starting to charge… Audio
Auckland house prices cool significantly
The Auckland housing market has cooled significantly in the last 16 months. The region's average asking price has fallen almost $100,000 since December 2017. Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa… Audio
