Housing
'A crisis': Grave fears over fate of homeless youth this festive season
Youth advocates are worried tighter rules for emergency housing could lead to someone dying due to the impacts on mental health and physical safety for those denied shelter.
'There's a gap in the system' - Whanganui wrestles with homeless camp
A group of homeless people the council evicted from a freedom camping spot are settled into a new location - but it is not a permanent solution, the mayor warns. Audio
How much do investors drive house prices?
Investors are often driven by an expectation of capital gain - meaning they might overvalue a house, researcher says.
Plans for hotel and hostel surprise leafy suburb's residents
Plans for a hotel and student hostel at Auckland's Eden Park stadium have been revealed in the release of fast-track application documents.
NZ back in recession - but it may not all be bad
Bad news for the economy could mean good news for homeowners in the new year.
New housing development in Wairoa welcomes its first tenants just before Christmas
The Kitchener St development will feature 30 larger whānau homes and 13 transportable kaumātua-sized homes.
Property market picks up - but what's going on in Wellington?
New data shows buyers willing to move, and something surprising in the capital.
Homeless given two days to leave camping site
Whanganui's biggest encampment of homeless people is being turfed out.
Good news for renters as landlords 'having to compete harder'
More properties are coming onto the market and some are taking longer to rent out, easing pressures, an investors group said.
Residents say apartments will 'ruin sun and privacy'
Advocates say it's just what Wellington needs, but neighbours argue they "can't think of a worse possible site". Audio
Westfield operator looks to build apartments on shopping centres
The malls - which are close to existing civic and transport hubs - "have the potential to be part of addressing the housing supply", CEO says.
The shake-up of the banking sector
Banks have been warned this week that "competition is king" as the government moves to improve the sector. Audio
Kiwis' economic fortunes set to lift after shaky start to 2025 - Kiwibank
The bank is forecasting a year of two halves - the first being bumpy with glimpses of growth, and an uplift in activity in the second half.
Dirty or clean, no public airing of laundry at Auckland apartments
Some residents are upset they can't dry their laundry outdoors. Audio
90-day no-cause eviction for renters passes third reading
Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading. Renters United president Zac Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passes
Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters, and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading.
Disabled man 'let down' as fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel unit looms
Shane Emeny says the current arrangement is affecting his health and he's on "a lonely path" as he waits for a state house. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Pacific housing crisis stagnates despite growing demand
More than 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes, facing complex issues stemming from cultural values clashing with a housing market that favours smaller, high-profit properties.
Flattest year in a decade for housing market - QV
Large numbers of houses for sale are keeping pressure off prices.
