Stories by Lauren Baker
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Fears Auckland's old houses will be lost
Heritage groups across Auckland are worried the city's history will be lost if certain suburbs are cut out of proposed protection areas.
Hamilton house prices soar
House prices in Hamilton have increased 9 percent in just three months, and some say that's due to the Auckland effect.
Grant firm investigation 'taking too long'
The small business sector says the Commerce Commission is taking too long in investigating a company they claim is leading them to believe they will get government grants. Audio
Child sex workers 'not spotted by schools'
An Auckland social worker wants to know how schools fail to notice when children are coming down off drugs, having spent the night working as prostitutes.
Shining a light on immigrant exploitation
Immigrants are becoming trapped from workplace to workplace but not enough is known about the problem to solve it, researchers say.
Buyers sceptical over Auckland lending rules
Property investors are warning the Reserve Bank's moves to cool the Auckland housing market won't have the impact it is hoping for. Audio
Gambling's toll on new migrants
Gambling experts say greater numbers of new migrants are becoming addicted to gambling in New Zealand, with some losing their life savings.
Housing cost linked to overcrowding, poor health
Families in Auckland and Christchurch are suffering because of a lack of suitable housing, the Salvation Army says - and not enough is being done about it. Audio
Neighbours feel 'Auckland effect'
New Zealand house prices have risen by 17.9 percent since the market peak in 2007 - with satellite towns benefiting from the "Auckland effect" in 2014.
Age care 'isolating' for ethnic groups
Indian community groups in Auckland say the lack of care home provision for people from different ethnicities is leaving some feeling isolated and affecting their health. Audio
Iwi, council to co-manage iconic sites
Crown land on some of Auckland's iconic landmarks will be handed back to iwi under a new law to be passed on Thursday as part of a Treaty of Waitangi settlement.
