Housing
'Kick in the guts': Govt knocks back most of city's housing plans
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome.
Making it easier to build a granny flat makes sense - but it's no solution to a housing crisis
Analysis: Soon granny flats up to 70sqm will not need consents.
Rethinking investment
In March, the government made it easier for community housing providers to borrow money in a bid to address our chronic affordable housing shortage. The $150 million the government has promised to… Audio
Councils work together to better support homeless as numbers rise
The local government bodies have formed a new group with the sole focus of responding to homelessness.
Communities around NZ see spike in homelessness
Many communities are seeing a spike in homelessness, with a steady rise in the number of people living in cars, parks or on the streets. Amy Williams asked those on the frontline how best to respond. Audio
MSD to monitor whether stricter rules for accommodation supplement push people into hardship
The agency says it will advise ministers if there are significant increases in hardship assistance.
Manslaughter charges after Loafers Lodge fire a rare case, building inspector says
Meanwhile, an advocate for residents who survived the blaze hopes the charges bring some closure for the survivors.
Taupō Councillor on heavy rain in district
It's a worrying time for residents from 70 homes - as the Tauranga-Taupō River is threatening to breach its bank. The swollen river has flooded after a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings and… Audio
Where house prices may pick up the fastest
Property values nationwide dropped 0.1 percent in May and are now 1.6 percent lower than a year earlier.
Stuff owner on Trade Me buying half of Stuff Digital
Trade Me is set to buy half of Stuff Digital in what is likely to be a multi-million-dollar deal. Stuff owner Sinead Boucher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in behaviour crackdown
There had also been a 600 percent increase in formal warnings when compared to the previous financial year.
Weekend Stuff: Decorating
This week we delve into eclectic decorating with Sylvia Sanford. Audio
Is it time to lock in a longer home loan fix?
The Reserve Bank cut the OCR again on Wednesday, and banks are offering a range of terms just below 5 percent.
NZers feeling optimistic about buying a house: Survey
ASB's Housing Confidence Survey shows 28 percent of respondents believe it's a good time to buy, the highest number since 2011. Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Housing confidence hits 14 year high, survey shows
ASB's chief economist says it's likely a result of stable house prices, high listing levels and lower mortgage rates.
'Very good news': PM Luxon says OCR cut will help Kiwis
The benchmark rate drops to its lowest in more than two years
Sick landlord fails in bid to move back into his home
The landlord says he's currently living in a garage.
Gold Coast charity offers down on their luck Kiwis a ticket home
New Zealanders in Australia are ineligible for governmental support for general homelessness. Audio
