Housing
OCR is on hold so why are home loan rates still rising?
The official cash rate hasn't be hiked since May so why are home loans still rising? Yesterday, ASB raised its one year mortgage rate to 7.45 per cent. ASB's two-year fixed rate went up to 7.05… Audio
Some Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in their homes
Some Hawke's Bay residents are fighting to stay in their homes that were untouched by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle, yet have been deemed unsafe to live in.
The regional council says it's… Audio
North Shore residents stop housing development
A group of North Shore residents are celebrating their victory over a housing development.
Local Residents in Beach Haven claimed the 81 proposed apartments would turn their area into a cesspit for… Audio
Kāinga Ora downscales social housing plans in Kerikeri
Government agency Kāinga Ora has scaled back its plans for social housing in central Kerikeri following community concerns. Audio
Plans for Kāinga Ora housing in Kerikeri ruffles feathers
Plans by Kainga Ora to build social housing in Kerikeri's town centre have been ruffling feathers in the Far North town. The agency's latest proposal, however, appears to take community concerns on… Audio
Dunedin flood-prone housing sparks solution vs acquisition debate
A proposal to buy at-risk homes will provide more certainty and reassurance to residents, a council project group says. Audio
National proposes to cut regulations for cyclone and flood recovery
The National Party says its approach to cyclone and flood recovery will be faster and fairer than Labour's, saying it plans to cut regulations and set up a new ombudsman to deal with issues arising… Audio
Paekākāriki Housing innovation pays off
Five years ago, community members stepped in to help a whānau stay in their rented Paekākāriki home when in was put up for sale. The Paekākāriki Trust was formed, and are now working on homegrown… Audio
The case for a tax on empty homes
New Zealand is fertile ground for an empty house tax, which would directly impact investors and the rich, tax expert Ranjana Gupta writes.
Takaka cohousing 'opens people's eyes to what's possible'
Using natural build techniques, a group of Takaka-based social entrepreneurs are excited about getting closer to the finish line of their cohousing project in development. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Takaka cohousing 'opens people's eyes to what's possible'
Using natural build techniques, a group of Takaka-based social entrepreneurs are excited about getting closer to the finish line of their cohousing project in development. Produced by Kadambari…
AudioLabour says National's foreign buyers tax faces legal snags
National says its proposed tax on foreign buyers could be criticised by trading partners, but without legal merit - but Labour says their advice did not look at all treaties.
12 million to be paid out to flood affected Nelson homeowners
More than a year after the devastating Nelson floods, the government has announced $12 million recovery package that will include buyouts for the worst affected homes. Similar to the deal for Cyclone… Audio
Documents reveal why a key figure at Lake Alice wasn't charged
Police documents obtained by Checkpoint have revealed why they didn't charge a key figure at the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital. Dr Selwyn Leeks was the lead psychiatrist at the child and adolescent… Video, Audio
Luxury property agent says international buyers now looking to NZ
Claims billionaire property buyers are already window shopping for the best in New Zealand real estate in response to National's plan to let more foreign buyers back into the market. If it's in… Video, Audio
Controversial $500m Shelly Bay development cancelled
The plug has been pulled on a $500 million development at the former Air Force base at Shelly Bay.
Auckland renter awarded $29k for enduring mouldy, bug-infested converted garage
Bugs crawling on the walls, sockets that would catch fire, no smoke alarms and mould on the walls, ceiling and carpets are just some of the conditions a woman and her young child put up with for…
'Huge relief' - Nelson homeowner on buyout deal
Nelson homeowners who were red-stickered after the August floods last year are celebrating a multi-million dollar flood recovery deal which includes a buyout of their properties.
The Government will… Audio
House prices could rise under National says CoreLogic
CoreLogic says house prices could be set to rise again if National gets elected.
Their latest property figures show house prices are flattening, with prices dropping just 0.2 percent in August.
But… Audio
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires. Audio
