Housing
Advocates for homeless worry people can't access help
The government said its changes to emergency housing are positive - resulting in significantly fewer families living in motels. But advocates for the homeless are worried about the number of… Audio
House prices likely to rise: Data
The housing market has reached a turning point, according to recent Corelogic data, and prices are likely to start lifting again. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sound-wave technology could cool sauna-like apartments
New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments. Audio
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira on Whānau Ora shake up
A shake up at Whānau Ora has angered agencies across the motu set to lose their long-held positions as commissioning bodies. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Chief Executive Helmut Modlik spoke to Corin… Audio
Designing a better night's sleep
New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
In today's episode, the Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads, a… Audio
Auckland sees spike in number sleeping rough
A homelessness support group says New Zealand is failing women as Auckland services see a spike in demand - prompting an SOS call to the government. Coalition to End Women's Homelessness Project… Audio
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
