Housing
Council leaves Māori land protestor without water
A Māori land protestor, living next to Lake Horowhenua is stuck without running water because the district council has turned off the supply and isn't restoring it.
That's despite a warning from… Audio
Real estate slowdown affects Auckland businesses
Auckland's slowing real estate market is good news for home buyers, but causing sleepless nights for movers and home stagers.
Auckland house sale slowdown hits 'home-stagers'
Businesses that have boomed during Auckland's bumper house sales are feeling the pinch as the region's real estate market slows. Movers, real estate agents and people who kit out homes for sale, known… Audio
Horowhenua Council boss defiant over protester's water
A district council chief executive is refusing to turn the water back on at a building occupied by a Maori land protester despite health officials having told him it's illegal. David Clapperton is… Audio
Council leaves protester without running water
The man at the centre of a long-running dispute over a central North Island lake has been left with no running water, but health officials say the move is illegal. Phil Taueki has been occupying a… Audio
House prices stagnate in election period
Election uncertainty continues to weigh on the property market with spring sales weaker than previous years.
Multi-storey building flaws 'almost the norm'
A building surveyor has revealed details of hidden and sometimes life-threatening building faults, including an apartment block not bolted to its foundations.
Life-threatening building faults revealed by leading surveyor
A leading building surveyor has revealed details of hidden and sometimes life-threatening faults on buildings, including a Wellington apartment block not bolted to its foundations. Thomas Wutzler has… Audio
Net-zero buildings: 'They are just pleasant places to be'
Energy efficient buildings are good for the environment and save money, but they can also help workers be more productive, the Green Building Council says. Audio
Legal challenge against $500m Wellington development
A group of business people, including film industry figures, is mounting a legal challenge against Wellington City Council's plan to greenlight a $500 million development at Shelly Bay.
Nelson paves way for more than 300 new houses
Nelson City Council has approved seven more special housing areas, with the potential to add more than 300 new housing units to the city.
End in sight for boarding house family
A man who has been living with his family in a South Auckland boarding house for seven years is "rapt" he has been put on the list for social housing.
Tāmaki Makaurau: the Te Wero debate 2017
Candidates for the Māori seat of Tāmaki Makaurau debate the issues of this election. The speakers are Peeni Henare, the sitting MP from the Labour Party, Shane Taurima from the Māori Party and Marama… Audio
Pensioners in poverty: Quarter of caravan park residents over 65
Increasing numbers of pensioners are struggling so much to make ends meet they're turning to campgrounds and caravan parks for accommodation. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
$1bn Hamilton city 'gateway' planned
A $1 billion residential, tourism and recreational development is being proposed for just north of Hamilton.
Wellington council passes affordable housing plan
The council has voted unanimously in support of a taskforce's recommendations on a revamp of the city's housing policy.
Leaky home owners struggle with repair costs
Leaky home owners are struggling to challenge the escalating cost of repair jobs that are adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to their debts. Audio
Leaky homes: 'If you can't afford to pay for it, then tough luck'
Leaky home owners are struggling with escalating repair costs, adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to their debt.
Wet weather dampens rural real estate market
Farm sales for the three months to August are down 20 percent compared to the same period last year.
Your big election listens from RNZ Insight
A selection of Insight podcasts investigating the big issues this election. Audio
