Housing
One man's reality of homelessness in Wellington
After a squatter's injury in an empty building, a homeless Wellington man explains why he prefers to sleep rough after 20 years on the streets. Audio
Trade Me figures show dropping house prices
Students at Auckland University are being warned to be vigilant of symptoms with a meningococcal case found at a halls of residence. A student is in hospital receiving hospital treatment for the… Audio
Labour leader on MPs claiming allowance to stay in own homes
Dozens of MPs are being reimbursed for renting their own home, and the Parliamentary register of pecuniary interests shows many MPs have extensive property investments. Labour Party Leader Chris… Audio
Thousands living in cars and caravans in capital: Wellington city missioner
Wellington city missioner Murray Edridge says thousands of people in the capital are living in cars, caravans, sheds and overcrowded homes amid high housing costs. Edridge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Injured squatter: People seeking shelter in risky buildings 'an indictment'
The community as a whole has to take responsibility, the Wellington City missioner says.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio
MPs under fire over claiming housing allowance
The Prime Minister has defended the right of MPs to claim a housing allowance to live in their own properties in the capital. Political commentator Bryce Edwards spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Flood-damaged homes still in limbo: 'No reason to believe they will get things done'
More than half of those who registered their flood-damaged homes for Auckland Council's storm categorisation programme are yet to learn the fate of their properties.
Half of flood damaged homes yet to be assessed
1500 Auckland homes are yet to be categorised 16 months after the January 2023 floods as Mahvash Ikram reports. Audio
90% of Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
90% of Auckland boarding houses inspected in the past year appear to be operating illegally, with the Corrections Department and Work and Income are still referring residents to them, Auckland Council… Audio
Owners of flood-damaged homes left waiting until 2025 for buyout news
Authorities say the wait is necessary to get the decisions right, but an advocate says community members feel "let down" by the delay.
End to emergency housing motels 'first step' in taking Rotorua back
People don't need to be "dumped" in motels, MP says: "It's time for us to restore Rotorua's reputation as a holiday spot."
New bid for seven Rotorua motels to continue as emergency housing
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell says seeing motels being used for emergency housing beyond the current consent period would be "disappointing".
House values are falling, so when will interest rates follow?
Analysis - Investors are capitalising on low property prices, and a major bank is predicting interest rates will fall sooner than expected. Audio
Council approach to storm-proofing 'hypocrisy at the highest level'
Flood affected homeowners have hit out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding.
Lifeline for some First Home Grants
Exemptions will be made available for a small number of buyers who might have otherwise missed out.
Struggle to get off benefit almost costs tenant her home
Kelly-Ann Perry will be paying back rent arrears until 2027 if she wants to keep her house.
Is a house really an investment? There are plenty of reasons to think otherwise
It might be a big part of your financial life, but should it be?
Five of the cheapest Auckland townhouses for sale right now
At one point, "you would have bought a cardboard box if it was on a decent bit of land". Now, the market has changed.
Luxury home owners take cash overseas
A luxury real estate company claims multi million dollar property owners are selling up and abandoning New Zealand for the lucky country..taking their cash with them. Patterson Luxury says industry… Audio
