Housing
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles in a year
A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level crimes turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of distress in recent months.
Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences. Audio
Buying a Home With Friends
Owning a home has long been part of the Kiwi dream. But these days people are having to get a bit more creative to stake their claim on the property ladder. Katy Gosset meets two friends who've pooled… Audio
The hidden 'good value' suburbs across NZ revealed
New research from Corelogic has looked at which suburbs have the biggest price difference from their neighbours. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Another bank lifts home loan rates
Wholesale interest rates are continuing to rise, which affects bank funding costs.
Could a design competition help a region in need of houses?
Concerns about the rate of intensification in Tasman are causing councillors to consider "creative" solutions on how to encourage uptake.
What's going on at Auckland's Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens?
An Auckland community is disputing the development of housing on the site of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens. The gardens are based on the old Unitec campus site in Mount Albert and have existed for… Audio
Central Wellington now has the country's cheapest homes
But an Auckland suburb has suffered the biggest fall over the past five years. Audio
Drops in long term homeloan rates could be at an end
Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson. First up, a Palmerston North based tenancy advocate was appalled to discover a local property for rent… Audio
Record number of new listings hit rental market
The number of rental properties on the market has climbed to an 18-month high, according to the online listings platform realestate.co.nz. Audio
GP worries crowded housing will add to measles spread in Auckland
An Auckland doctor says the tight living conditions of some families makes them more vulnerable to the spread of the virus, and at higher risk for children to develop complications. Audio
The Housing Minister says negotiate with your landlord - but how do you do that?
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it? Audio
How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says tenants should negotiate a rent decrease, as rents fall. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has some tips and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The cheapest and most expensive residential property sales in 2025
It's been a patchy year for the property market.
North Canterbury housing development drags on
The fate of a proposed North Canterbury housing development is no closer to being known, more than two years after it was first rejected.
What's going on with Auckland house prices?
Auckland is 22.9 percent below its peak and "lagging behind everyone else", an expert says.
New Zealand's obsession with property might finally be coming to an end
Duncan Greive asks whether our collective fear of sharemarkets is finally recovering from the eighties. Audio
