Housing
Experts say government should revisit rewrite of 'breaking up' laws
Law Commission recommendations included changes that would mean a partner was not necessarily entitled to half the family home.
Vomit, faeces, damp and mould - state of Dunedin flats affecting students' health, studies
The local students association calls North Dunedin a "slum" with some landlords not bothering to check if properties are habitable. Audio
Should house prices increase, forever?
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25th August 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Audio
Clothes washing, korero service for homeless sees demand surge
The Orange Sky van has become a safe haven for those struggling, homeless and families a like.
Christopher Luxon wants to see house prices rise
But the Prime Minister says "we don't want our whole economic growth be driven by speculative house price inflation". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
Retirees struggling with rates and insurance payments
Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
PM Luxon on falling house prices
House prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tenancy Tribunal orders Timaru landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental
The tenant claims the landlord takes advantage of vulnerable people who struggle to obtain tenancies.
The Birds Nest: an all-woman tiny home village
The Bird's Nest is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, located about an hour out of Dallas, Texas. Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who don't have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a draft plan to build more homes near town centres and public transport, while keeping new buildings safer in flood-prone areas; Carter Holt… Audio
Housing Minister on high-density housing for Auckland
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a draft plan to build more homes near town centres and public transport, while keeping new buildings safer in flood-prone areas. Housing Minister Chris Bishop… Audio
Return of the smaller-scale property investor
But owner-occupiers have been more reluctant to move.
Auckland Council given green light for draft housing density plan
Auckland Council has given the green light to a draft plan for housing density around key transport routes and town centres - and it's now being sent out for feedback. Urban Design Forum architect… Audio
Auckland Council to consult on new intensification plan
The council will go to iwi authorities, government ministries, and local boards for consultation on a draft plan to increase intensification and strengthen hazard rules for new buildings.
Auckland Council meets to decide if it will support new intensification plan
The plan would allow for more apartments and terrace homes in walking distance of train and bus stations among other changes.
Shopkeepers upbeat following OCR cut
But experts warn it may be some time before the effects of the change start to be felt.
Deadline over homeless people living on Christchurch church grounds
A looming deadline hangs over a group of homeless people living on a church's grounds. Advocates said those living in a carpark at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch have nowhere else to go. But… Audio
