Housing
Rangatahi learn carpentry skills while building whare for iwi
A group of South Taranaki rangatahi are reconnecting with their culture in a first-of-its kind collaboration with the Western Institute of Technology. Audio
'Like tent city': Living on the streets in Auckland
People living on the street in Auckland's city centre tell Checkpoint it has been a "gruelling" Winter. Audio
New Auckland housing plan too rushed, councillor says
Christine Fletcher says councillors weren't on board with the original three-storey building proposal, but there's not much support among locals for an alternative high-rise proposal either. Audio
How to figure out what price to offer for your new house
If you've been in the market for a home, you've probably noticed it's unusual to see prices listed.
Residents push back on Auckland’s high-rise housing plan
An Auckland woman has spoken of the horror of living surrounded by apartment buildings and is warning a plan to allow even higher ones will ruin her suburb. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
'Ignored': Anger over body corp's plans to remove native trees
Residents at a central Auckland housing complex say the planned removal of the trees from their front garden feels like a violation.
Auckland mayor promises to ask for extra funding for homelessness
Wayne Brown says he can't commit to increasing the city's annual homelessness budget, but will ask the council if re-elected.
Rents falling as tenants gain the upper hand: Report
Tenants have more of the power in the rental market at the moment, and it's showing up in the number of tenancies being re-let at lower levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
House sale 'blip' in August, Cotality says
There was a slight drop in house sales nationwide in August compared to the same time last year.
Data shows signs of power shift in rental market
Tenants appear to have more bargaining power when it comes to what they pay for rent. Tenancy advisor Sarina Gibbon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Real estate industry 'optimistic', new institute boss says
The effect of official cash rate cuts on the housing market could still take some time to flow through, the Real Estate Institute says.
Office worker ordered to pay $869,000 after siphoning rental bonds
A former office worker at a property management firm siphoned more than $860,000 from the company to help pay her own rent.
'A very sad case': How a landlord's compassion ended in debt, despair
Fiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces, when her tenant damaged the property and then left mid-lease.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 September 2025
In today's episode, a teachers union says a high school curriculum overhaul lacks detail, despite its far-reaching implications. Up to seventy thousand more tourists are set to arrive in New Zealand… Audio
Ikea range debuts at Auckland Home Show
People will get a first chance to see Ikea's New Zealand range at the Auckland Home Show this weekend. General manager Amanda Magnus spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
Home prices fall sharply in Wellington
Some Wellington homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago. The latest property data shows home… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
t's time to talk money with Mary Holm, and today she has got some tips on buying a house or an apartment. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
