Housing
Whose needs counts most in shaping a new Auckland?
ANALYSIS: Should current residents or those of the future determine what happens when it comes to the city's higher-density development, asks Todd Niall.
State houses as P labs
A third of new state houses in Christchurch have tested positive for methampetamine. Audio
New special housing areas for Auckland could have 4500 homes
Auckland Council and the government have announced the latest batch of Special Housing Areas which they hope will ease the city's housing shortage.
Housing NZ contractor accused of fraud
Housing New Zealand is taking legal action against a maintenance contractor for fraud.
After five years, family gets state house
A family of six, listed as in high priority need, have have been offered a West Auckland state house nearly five years after they first applied.
Roseneath fort ruling could affect other Wellington home owners
A court ruling about a children's fort is ensnaring a growing number of Wellington home owners in planning delays and extra costs. Audio
Roseneath fort may have implications for other home owners
A court ruling about a children's fort is ensnaring a growing number of Wellington home owners in planning delays and extra costs. Audio
Wellington property prices on rise, as Auckland cools
The tighter rules for Auckland investors appear to be encouraging buyers to head further south. Audio
Property values rapidly rising in capital
People eager to start climbing the property ladder in Wellington might need more money than they bargained for. Audio
Hundreds attend meeting about changes to AKL housing density.
A couple who've just spent their life savings on an Auckland home are so furious with the council's plan to pack more houses into their suburb, they want to sell up. Audio
Auckland homeowners: 'We feel so entirely duped by the council'
A couple who just spent their life savings on an Auckland home are so furious with the council's plan to pack more houses into their suburb, they want to sell up.
Couple say council zoning changes crushing lifestyle dreams
A couple who've just spent their life savings on an Auckland home are so furious with the council's plan to pack more houses into their suburb, they want to sell up. Audio
Capital gains: Wellington house values shoot up
People eager to start climbing the property ladder in Wellington are likely to face a tough time, a property valuer says.
Business news with Jonathan Mitchell
New housing figures out today tell an interesting story, particularly about Auckland. Business Reporter Jonathan Mitchell joins John Campbell from Wellington. Audio
Auckland house values fall slightly as regions rise
The housing market is showing further signs of levelling out with the national median and Auckland region prices falling slightly in the latest QV monthly data.
Gloss on capital housing market - QV data
Activity in the housing market appears to be levelling out at a national level - but some regions are showing signs of getting a new burst of activity. Audio
Working but homeless
Working families with young children and babies are being left homeless and sleeping in cars in Auckland. Lauren Baker investigates for Insight. Audio
Working families living in garages and overcrowded homes
Working families say rental prices, coupled with the housing shortage in Auckland are so severe, they've had no option but to live with their children in draughty, cold garages, or on the floors of… Audio
Claims homeless families are turned away from HNZ waiting list
Parents and support workers say families are being told they don't qualify for a place on the Housing New Zealand register, despite the fact they're homeless. Audio
