Housing
Call for help as Auckland homelessness spikes
The number of people sleeping rough in the city is up more than 50%, prompting a plea for help. Audio
'Some of the worst they've ever seen': Landlords fined
The tenants were evicted after complaining about sewage in the kitchen, electrical problems, a lack of working smoke alarms.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
Auckland Council asks govt for help as homelessness surges
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Community Committee chair Angela Dalton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
The suburb where the housing market downturn hit hardest
Buyers in this one part of Wellington are getting the biggest discounts compared to the peak.
'Almost a trap': Getting emergency housing 'near impossible'
A couple in Auckland were sleeping in a hospital waiting room just to have a roof over their heads. "It's like smashing your head against a brick wall."
Emergency housing 'near impossible' to get into: Advocates
Housing advocates and those supporting homeless youth say it's now near impossible to get into emergency housing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Construction costs stable amid industry downturn
The cost of building a standard one-storey home in six major cities rose 0.4 percent in the three months ended February.
Number of pensioners needing rent help nears 50,000
Almost 50,000 pensioners are also receiving an accommodation supplement to help cover their housing costs, and there's a warning that bill is going to keep growing.
Business with Dan Brunskill
Treasury's chief economist gives a house price prediction, while a relatively unknown Canadian billionaire is taking a larger stake in NZ Herald's listed owner NZME. Dan also discusses Trump's crypto… Audio
How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
Onwership remains a key goal for many New Zealanders - but it might not be worth it for everyone.
Number of houses for sale at 10-year high
The number of houses for sale in New Zealand is at a 10-year high with more than 35,000 properties available nationwide. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shake-up of council infrastructure funding announced
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has revealed a series of changes to help councils pay for building new suburbs.
Dunedin auction house helping out family who can't return home
Following the city's October floods, Krystal Bren’s Clyde Hill home was red-stickered. Local auctioneer Ronnie Proctor is stepping up to raise money. Audio
Landlord fined over illegal boarding house with exposed wiring
A woman who operated the house has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in damages.
The bank offering 4.39%
One smaller player has come into the market offering significantly less.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
West Coast has NZ's cheapest houses
Data from the Real Estate Institute shows the cheapest houses in the country in January were in the West Coast of the South Island, where the median price for the month was $375,000. Money… Audio
Banks swamped as home owners rush to refix
Borrowers are taking an extra interest in their mortages as rates fall.
