Housing
Street almost competely levelled after flooding
Nearly all the houses of a South Auckland street have been bulldozed after last year's flooding.
Another major bank scales back house price forecast
The Reserve Bank's "tough love" is having an impact on the market, Westpac says.
Russia hits infrastructure across Ukraine
Russia targets Ukraine's power infrastructure in heavy drone and missile attacks - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the details Audio
Property market: Rents dropping, housing stock on the rise
Analysis - Rents are dropping and more houses are available. But how soon before bright-line test changes have an impact? Audio
Waipā medium-density housing should not be 'like Auckland and Wellington' - mayor
Waipā District Council says it has been denied an extension to slow the introduction of medium-density housing to its three main towns.
Govt announces review into earthquake-prone building system
The government has announced an "extensive" review into the management of risk within the country's earthquake-prone building system. Building and Contruction Minister Chris Penk says a steering group… Audio
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
'Renting is very expensive' - NZ's global distinction
Solo mum Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.
Number of property deals remains subdued - CoreLogic
Buyers are "in the box seat" when negotiating prices as the number of houses for sale is 16 percent higher than last year.
Flood affected West AK residents still in limbo after meeting
Nearly a year and a half ago the Auckland Anniversary floods shattered the lives of many West Aucklanders - when floodwaters forced them out of their damaged homes. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram was… Audio
Tiny home enthusiasts back rule change on granny flats
Excitement is building among tiny home fans and builders ahead of an overhaul of the rules.
Government's 'granny flat' boon felt by tiny home supporters
The government is proposing removing resource consent requirements for self-contained dwellings under 60 square metres. Audio
Housing Minister targets accommodation supplement amid housing support review
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has highlighted the Accommodation Supplement as a costly form of housing support, as the government reviews its programmes. Video
Tiny home builders and enthusiasts respond to new law proposal
The coalition government has put forward a discussion document - pitched as a way to to make it easier to build granny flats and increase the supply of affordable homes, Nick James reports. Audio
Defence Force looking to urgently upgrade ageing homes
Building 50 new homes in Waiouru is one of the first projects in its overhaul of 1800 homes which are old and in poor condition.
Investors run the numbers on granny flats
It is set to get easier to put in a granny flat, but does it pay off?
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June 2024
On today's episode, a passenger onboard Virgin Australia flight VA148 from Queenstown to Melbourne which was involved in a suspected bird strike describes the ordeal. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith… Audio
Nelson Council digests proposed granny flat rules
Allowing granny flats to be built without resource consent is being proposed to increase the supply of affordable homes in New Zealand. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith spoke to Midday Report's Charlotte… Audio
Granny flat change welcomed by housing providers, Labour
Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio
Govt consent plan could speed up Maori housing developments
The government's plan to remove building consents for small houses could speed up several Maori housing developments. Oraruwharo Ahu Whenua Trust chair Ivan Hauraki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
