Housing
NZ 'not catching up' to social housing need
New Zealand needs to build a minimum of 2000 social houses a year for at least the next decade to stem homelessness, the Salvation Army estimates. Audio
Four buyers in running for Auckland affordable housing land
A contentious deal for council-owned land has been widened to include three iwi groups, after a spat over the price. Audio
Queenstown council intervenes after house prices fail to cool
Queenstown's council is considering more radical solutions to the town's housing crisis after the Government's Special Housing Areas failed to bring down prices. RNZ's Otago-Southland reporter Ian… Audio
Auckland affordable housing build stalled, council accused of greed
New Zealand's biggest community housing developer was due to start on a $140 million project on Auckland Council-owned land in Wiri. But uncertainty over how much the council's development agency… Audio
At least 2000 more social houses needed annually - Salvation Army
A new report says at least 2000 extra social houses will need to be built every year to deal with homelessness. Its author Alan Johnson joins us. Audio
At least 2000 new social homes a year needed for next decade
A new Salvation Army report estimates at least 2000 social houses a year need to be built for the next decade just to keep up with demand. RNZ's Tom Furley reports. Audio
Bay of Plenty hostel introduces $50 bond for NZers
The owners of a Bay of Plenty hostel have introduced a $50 bond for all New Zealanders following 16 major incidents on the premises this year. Audio
Insight: Turning the West Coast Around
Tracy Neal explores how the West Coast is planning to re-invent its economy. Audio
Ak sales down as LVR lending hits first-home buyers
The city's property market is continuing to cool dramatically, with sales for July down 30 percent on the same month last year.
Auckland property market cooling fast
House sales in Auckland dived 31 percent in July on a year ago and the median price fell just over 1 percent to $830,000. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Eyesore flats can't be demolished
An abandoned Wellington building that's been dubbed an eyesore by locals is going to cost up to $40 million to refurbish after the Environment Court ruled it can't be demolished. Video, Audio
300 families want one of just 10 affordable apartments
House sales may be down, but demand for affordable housing in Auckland is not cooling. John Campbell heads out to the new Three Kings quarry development to find out why. Video, Audio
300 families want one of just 10 affordable apartments
House sales may be down, but demand for affordable housing in Auckland is not cooling. John Campbell heads out to the new Three Kings quarry development to find out why. Video, Audio
Dear Gareth: Look to Ireland and Scotland, not just Germany
Opinion - Gareth Morgan's push for better renters' rights is praiseworthy but risks missing the best solutions, argues Victoria University's Mark Bennett.
National house prices rise, but fall in Auckland
As you heard in the news the housing market's slowdown is more pronounced. Audio
Empty 'brutalist' flats saved from demolition
A decrepit, condemned building in Wellington that was in line to be demolished has been saved after an appeal in the Environment Court was upheld.
RSA home: 'This is something different...it's crazy'
An Auckland couple who relocated to Taranaki to be closer to family say they plan to turn the Stratford RSA into their dream home. Video, Audio
Children to remain in state home after mum's death
The children of a solo mother who had been told to leave their Auckland state house after their mother's death have now been told they can take over the tenancy.
Real estate agency fined $1m in latest price-fixing case
Hamilton real estate agency Online Realty is the latest company to be fined for price fixing, and has been ordered to pay more than $1 million.
Forecast raises expected peak of building boom
An industry already struggling with labour shortages will have to find another 56,000 workers to keep up with the latest prediction.
