Housing
Uncertainty over KiwiBuild's ability to deliver a risk - advisor
A senior mortgage advisor is warning that the government's flagship KiwiBuild project is in danger of becoming worthless if it can't deliver.
KiwiBuild in danger of becoming worthless - mortgage advisor
A senior mortgage advisor is warning that the government's flagship Kiwibuild project is in danger of becoming worthless. There's now more uncertainty about the programme after the Housing Minister… Audio
Twyford refuses calls for resignation over KiwiBuild
After another tough week in Parliament, the National Party is calling on Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign over KiwiBuild.
KiwiBuild, deconstructed
The government's taking a hammering over its flagship KiwiBuild policy after neither the housing minister or the prime minister would confirm outright whether the target of building 100,000 new homes… Audio
National: Housing Minister should resign over KiwiBuild
National Party is calling on Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign as it persistently asks him if he can stick to the long-held target of building 100,000 Kiwibuild homes in 10 years. So far just 80… Audio
KiwiBuild 'a broken promise' - Bridges
The government has broken its flagship election promise on Kiwibuild and the Housing Minister should resign, National Party leader Simon Bridges says. Audio
KiwiBuild 'reset' planned, 100k homes target unconfirmed
A major question mark now hangs over a core plank of KiwiBuild, with the government refusing to guarantee its promise to build 100,000 homes over ten years. The Housing Minister Phil Twyford announced… Audio
Minister refuses to recommit to KiwiBuild target ahead of 'reset'
The Housing Minister Phil Twyford won't guarantee the government will stick to its 10-year target of 100,000 Kiwibuild homes.
Mortgage rates fall as OCR is slashed
Banks have begun cutting mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank reduced its key interest rate today for the first time in more than two years. It's good news for borrowers but those with savings in the… Video, Audio
Home insulation materials running out as deadline nears
Landlords are rushing to insulate rentals before a deadline in July - but some might miss that, because materials are running out.
Ten affordable homes planned for Maraenui
Housing New Zealand has revealed plans to build ten affordable homes in Napier's poorest suburb where state homes once stood. There's been a desperate shortage of housing in Maraenui since 92 state… Audio
South Auckland land sale: 'The poor subsidising the wealthy'
South Auckland communities are angry a large chunk of money from the sale of council land in their backyard is going to wealthier suburbs on the North Shore. The land which was originally bought by… Audio
Crowds battle for rentals in Dunedin
Renters in Dunedin are battling to find a home with dozens of applicants vying for the same house. Anything other than a squeaky clean past is seeing potential tenants passed over and some are willing… Audio
Healthier homes for healthier children
Community organisations have come together in Porirua to make homes healthier for children.
Porirua project aims to create healthier homes
The Porirua East Housing Project brings together local community organisations, in a bid to get homes healthier, quickly, and to monitor them to make sure it's making kids healthier. It's believed to… Audio
Seawall stoush leaves pensioner in the lurch
A Taranaki pensioner fears he will never sell his home - and his children will miss out on their inheritance - unless a rock wall at the coastal settlement where he lives is extended.
Elderly women take a stand on housing: 'We just want a peaceful life'
A group of women in their 70s and 80s say they're no biddies as they prepare to give evidence in the Environment Court against an Auckland Council development.
Demand for state housing continues to outstrip supply
As winter approaches demand for housing is still outstripping supply, with more than 10,700 people still on the state housing waiting list.
Whangārei homeless with disabilities forced to sleep in cars
People in wheelchairs and on crutches are now among those sleeping rough in the Whangārei area.
NZ housing demand still growing beyond supply
As winter approaches demand for housing is still outstripping supply. The government is yet to release its latest numbers of how many are waiting for a state house but officials say demand continues… Audio