Housing
Rental listings up 40 percent across country in three months to May
Some property managers are warning landlords they may need to lower expectations to meet the market.
Rental listings up 40% in 3 months to May
In Auckland, Trademe data shows rental listings up 41%, with nearly 1500 more properties for rent during the same period. As Lucy Xia reports, experts have said the economic climate has forced some… Audio
Govt moving ahead with granny-flat policy
The government is moving ahead with one of it's policy agreements with New Zealand First, making it easier to put up granny flats or small structures in residential and rural areas. Lillian Hanly… Audio
Can social housing be run on a more business-like basis?
Kainga Ora is set to tighten its belt after an independent review raised alarms over its financial situation. Audio
Number of house listings in Wellington double
The national number of listings rose 25 percent on the year earlier.
Residents stress as NZ Post won't deliver to Queenstown suburb
NZ Post refuses to deliver post to Queenstown development Hanley's Farm, cutting off residents from family and the law. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Some have the upper hand in a 'subdued' housing market
Analysis - Households with mortgages can expect at least six more months without talk of interest rate cuts, as a quiet housing market refuses to spring back. Audio
City Mission residents: To blame - or scapegoats?
K'Road locals say they feel unsafe and intimidated amid aggression and anti-social behaviour. They also want more support for those in a housing facility.
Seven ways to relieve mortgage pressure
More than $1 billion dollars of home loans are overdue. Here's what you can do if you're worried about yours.
Housing market drop wipes out family's deposit
When Jessie Moss bought her first home, it seemed like a bargain. Now the value has plunged and her family can't pay for repairs.
House prices continue to fall, with Auckland's dropping the most
Buyers "have the upper hand" as a glut of houses for sale contributes to stagnating prices.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out
More than 80 percent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less than they were then.
Thousands left with properties worth less than they paid for
Thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less. RNZ money correspondent… Audio
Property prices continue to fall in many suburbs: Report
A new CoreLogic report shows property prices are continuing to fall across a growing number of New Zealand suburbs. CoreLogic's chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Loss of momentum in housing market
The property market's recovery is fading as prices start falling in a growing number of places.
A case for government funding community housing
Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.
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