Housing
‘Swamp house’ family evicted after landlord ‘rips up house’
The family living in a 'swamp house' in Papakura, which the Housing Minister last month labelled 'third world', has been evicted. Tenant Dawn Robbie filled Zac Fleming in on what has happened since… Video, Audio
On-sold, broken home forces owner to seek help on Facebook
A Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to find an angel investor to help fix her earthquake-damaged home and save her from financial ruin. Audio
What to look out for when buying a house in Christchurch
Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners have discovered extensive damage to the on-sold properties they purchased after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Licenced Building Practictioner Dan Paltridge talks to… Video, Audio
On-sold, broken home forces owner to seek help on Facebook
It was meant to be her forever home, but the house Angela Smalley purchased last year could leave her in financial ruin. The Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to seek an angel investor to help… Video, Audio
Govt announces 10,000 new homes for Auckland's Mt Roskill
The government has announced plans to demolish about 3000 state homes in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill and build about 10,000 new homes in their place. The development is almost identical to… Audio
Govt announces 10,000 new homes in Mt Roskill
The government plans to build 10,000 new homes in Mt Roskill over the next 15 years, by demolishing 3000 existing state homes, and subdividing the sections.
Former leaking building wins top prize
The Green Building Council hopes an award-winning Wellington building will show others that old office blocks can become great spaces.
Greens want mandatory rental WOF
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says landlords should be required by law to ensure the homes they rent are fit to live in.
Students have 30 days to save Elam's Huia house
A house that has belonged to Auckland art school students for more than 70 years may be confiscated because of unpaid rates.
Sick mum in rotting home: 'I'm at breaking point'
A Dunedin woman who wants to escape her mouldy, cold and rotting home says she faced spending nights in the car with her son as there was nowhere else to go.
'This house should never have been rented'
A Dunedin woman who is fed up with living in a mouldy, cold and rotting rental property says she faced spending nights in the car with her son as there was nowhere else to go. Video, Audio
Inside a KiwiBuild house: Papakura to host open homes
Hundreds of would-be first home buyers will have their first chance to see just what a KiwiBuild home looks like when the McLennan development hosts its first open homes. Video, Audio
Slower price growth in housing market through winter
The winter season has sent a chill through the housing market, with slower price growth and less competition for first time home buyers.
Goff supports fast-tracked developments, but with caution
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is planning to override Auckland Council's Unitary Plan in order to fast-track building more houses. His plan involves establishing a Urban Development Authority which… Audio
Christchurch council fights over restrictions in flood zone
A war of words has erupted at the Christchurch City Council over flood-prone properties. Christchurch City Councillor David East has accused council staff of deliberately removing a policy, intended… Audio
Heartland heritage, buildings in the regions
Bill McKay reports on our historic buildings and the character of our small regional towns facing multiple threats. Audio
First Kiwibuild houses unveiled in Papakura
The ballot for the first Kiwibuild homes ready for sale to first-home buyers opens a week from today. It runs for four weeks with the winners expected to be in their Papakura houses by Christmas. RNZ… Audio
First KiwiBuild homes completed and ready for sale
The first 18 completed KiwiBuild homes were unveiled this afternoon at the McLennan development in Auckland.
Mayor voices cautious approval on authority to fast-track housing projects
The Mayor of Auckland has cautiously welcomed government plans to set up an Urban Development Authority in the city to fast-track housing projects.
Family's nightmare hunt to enter property market: 'We have no chance'
A Wellington family has taken a novel approach to getting on the property ladder by placing an ad in a newspaper seeking private sellers.
