Housing
Community led "park up for homes" event
Hundreds people have spent the night in their cars to show support for those who are homeless in Auckland. Audio
Park up for homes brings in hundreds
Hundreds of people slept in their cars at Mangere Town Centre overnight to protest against conditions which have led to widespread homelessness.
Community-led "Park up for homes"
Aucklanders have been invited to put themselves in the shoes of homeless people tonight by spending the night in their cars. Audio
Park up for housing
Maybe there'll be a thousand people out there, maybe not as many as that promised figure, but Labour MPs will be among people sleeping in their cars at the Mangere Town Centre tonight, to highlight… Audio
Geoffonomics
Geoff Simmons from the Morgan Foundation discusses the housing bubble. Will it burst? Audio
NZ median house price passes $500,000
New Zealand's national median house price has surpassed $500,000 for the first time, as demand continues to outstrip supply.
New Plymouth meth contamination worse than thought
A New Plymouth woman says she is shocked to discover parts of her house have higher levels of methamphetamine contamination than first thought. Audio
Median house price surpasses $500k
The national median house price has topped $500,000 for the first time, as prices continue to set new records across the country. Audio
Residents launch legal action over leaking apartment block
The largest ever claim over a leaky home has been filed at the High Court in Auckland. Audio
NZ's median house price rises 10% to more than half a million
New Zealand's national median house price has surpassed half a million dollars for the first time, as regional prices continue to strengthen. Audio
Toby & Toby on... the emergence of emergency housing in the housing emergency
Housing in New Zealand has emerged as an emergency, particularly in terms of emergency housing, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris. Video
Minister apologises to Te Puea Marae chairman
The Social Housing Minister has apologised to the chairman of Te Puea Marae, after one of her staff told a journalist he was under police investigation. Video
Modular social housing considered for Auckland
The government is contemplating building modular houses to cope with the shortage of social housing in Auckland. Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says if the scheme goes ahead, between 130...
Bennett fronts up to Te Puea Marae
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says it is acceptable that the government is relying on a marae to help it support the homeless. Video
Ticking time bombs in NZ economy?
Housing booms and dairy busts - what are the vulnerabilities in New Zealand's economy and what role has the government played in setting policy? Nine to Noon speaks to Kerry McDonald, former Chief… Audio
Special Housing Area in Nelson testing boundaries of new system
Some Nelson residents are upset a carpark in the central city has been deemed a special housing area and is earmarked for a four storey apartment building. They say they have been taken by surprise at… Audio
Auckland housing facing 'violent end' - expert
As Auckland house prices continue to rise, so too do fears of a bust - with the risks increasing daily, according to a financial expert. Video, Audio
Nelson special housing area tests boundaries
A central Nelson car park that has been turned into a special housing area is testing a new system designed to make development easier.
'Kiwi dream' now a 'nightmare' for St Lukes apartment owners
Residents of an Auckland apartment complex seeking the largest leaky-homes claim ever filed in New Zealand have spoken of their anger and despair. Audio
Building Sustainable Homes
Housing in New Zealand faces many challenges - not least reversing the health impacts of low-quality homes while meeting exploding demand. How do we resolve these thorny issues to create resilient… Audio