Housing
Cladding from London fire used in New Zealand
The aluminium composite material used on the Grenfell Tower has been used extensively throughout New Zealand, but experts say there is a low risk of a similar disaster here. Audio
London fire neighbourhood 'looks like refugee camp'
Omar Salha witnessed the fire at the Grenfell Tower in London and in the aftermath has helped with humanitarian relief and donations. He says he's concerned about the residents who are now homeless. Video, Audio
Grenfell Tower residents describe how they escaped
At least 12 people are dead, 68 in hospital, and a large number - possibly hundreds remain unaccounted for after the Grenfell Tower in West London went up in flames. Video, Audio
Brighter Future? One house, two generations
As the election draws near, generational resentment over housing and superannuation is being stoked by politicians. But as Craig McCulloch reports, one Lower Hutt family has found a novel antidote. Video
Auckland tenants stung for landlords' water fees
A tenant advocate and a lobby group for landlords are calling for an overhaul to Auckland's confusing system for allocating water rates. Under the current system, tenants pay the metered rate of water… Audio
Horowhenua mayor furious about social housing sale
The Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen says the sale of housing for the elderly in and around Levin is a fire sale and should never have happened. Leaked documents show the units and land have sold for… Audio
Horowhenua property to be sold despite opposition
Housing for the elderly in the Horowhenua district is about to be sold off by the council, despite the mayor's claims it is a bad deal for residents.
One family's inter-generational solution to the housing crisis
Brighter Future? - One Wellington family has come up with a novel solution to push back against the generational divide. Craig McCulloch visited them. Video, Audio
Controversial Auckland housing development given green light
The $1.2 billion development will see 1500 homes built at the former Three Kings Quarry between Mount Roskill and Royal Oak. Video, Audio
Outcry as Horowhenua confirms sale of pensioners units
Uncertainty surrounds the sale of pensioner units in Horowhenua, with the council confirming today that the sale will go ahead even though its mayor Michael Feyen opposes it. Audio
National house prices flat as Auckland price-growth slow
National house prices are flat as a slowing rate of growth in Auckland offsets increases in the regions. Audio
$1.2bn Auckland housing development given the green light
A $1.2 billion housing development in Auckland is finally going ahead, after years of opposition.
Auckland house price rises slow, strong growth in regions
Auckland's house price growth slowed in May in contrast to "buoyant" activity in a number of regions, the Real Estate Institute says.
Brighter Future? A tale of two cities
Same salaries, different lifestyles. The experiences of two teachers and two apprentices show how far the cost of living in Auckland has diverged from the rest of the country.
Nelson accord could add hundreds of homes
Up to 900 new homes and 450 new sections could be on the way for Nelson after the government and local council extended the city's housing accord.
Wellington house on the verge of collapsing
A Mount Cook dairy owner says he is losing hundreds of dollars in income every week whilst he waits for a dilapidated house next door to be demolished. Video, Audio
Foster carers call for pay to encourage more carers
Foster carer Angie Rogerson, says there aren't enough foster carers for neglected children because they are left out of pocket by the actual cost of the job. Mrs Rogerson says if the Government paid… Audio
Mayor's Taskforce highlights barriers to building more homes
Auckland's mayor Phill Goff says his council needs more funding options to help pay for infrastructure associated with new housing developments. Audio
MSD plans to buy Blenheim motel for housing
The Ministry of Social Development is planning to buy a 17-unit motel near Blenheim and convert it for emergency housing.
Wellington builds on hold due to 'illogical' court ruling
A 'farcical' court ruling has put residential projects across Wellington on hold, because some residential height limits are now below ground level.
