Housing
Landlord who 'misunderstood' law tried to kick tenant out with 2 days' notice
A landlord who says her tenant poisoned her dogs has had her compensation claim declined by the Tenancy Tribunal, and been told to pay $1320 to the tenant.
Community housing provider says govt taking too long to announce 1500 social homes
A community housing provider says the government is taking far too long to allocate the 1500 social homes it announced nine months ago, and the hold up is stalling desperately needed homes. Dwell… Audio
'Pre-wave' of property investors start to appear
House prices lifted by 1.3 percent on average nationally in the January quarter, though they are still lower than a year earlier.
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith hear from Hamish a resident of Palmerston North's Savage Crescent. He shares his thoughts on the social housing… Audio
Whangārei hāpu set to go back to court to battle housing development on sacred site
A Whangārei based hāpu are going back to court for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Luxury property sales drop by more than 50 percent
Statistics from the Real Estate Institute reveal only 152 properties valued at $5 million dollars or more were sold across New Zealand last year.
Should you buy a bach?
There may be more options to choose from but there's a warning to take care.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Island's residents fear digital nomads will push them out
Some are worried visitors could invade their paradise under the government's new rules. Audio
Waiheke Islanders worried over digital nomad influx
Some residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island are worried 'digital nomads' could invade their island paradise under the Government's new rules. One advocate says the island is already facing a housing… Audio
Consents granted for 264 homes in built-to-rent project in Morningside
A construction project by KiwiSaver fund manager Simplicity has the necessary resource consents to build 264 homes in Morningside.
Westpac cuts home loan rates below 5%
It says it's the first of the major banks to offer a sub-5 percent rate this cycle.
Should first-home buyers rush to get in the market?
Property research firm Corelogic says there is good news for first-home buyers in 2025.
Kiwibank cuts home loan rates
It is cutting its two-year special from 5.45 percent to 5.29 percent and three-year special from 5.69 percent to 5.59 percent.
Wellington property values probably even lower now than what QV says
Wellington homeowners are being warned the value of their properties might have fallen even further than what QV tells them. Audio
Community housing provider on govt's KO plans
A community housing provider says the government's "turnaround plan" aimed at reducing Kainga Ora's debt will increase homelessness. Wellington-based Dwell Housing Trust chief executive Elizabeth… Audio
Don't 'bet the house' on the property market, economist warns
Kiwis may need to come terms with not being able to rely on huge strong capital gains, an expert says. Audio
Wellington house values plummet
Average Wellington house values have plummeted nearly 25 percent over three years, according to latest official valuations. QV's David Nagel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt plans to stop growing Kāinga Ora stock of state houses
The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
