Housing
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
Māori housing developer not concerned by Budget 2025 funding change
Kris MacDonald says they can build houses faster with lower overheads and with whānau engagement.
'Traumatising' and 'terrifying' - Students' flat of horrors
A 19-year-old who took on a notorious Dunedin landlord is sharing her 'traumatising' ordeal over fears others could end up trapped in the same situation.
Kāinga Ora First Home Loan to now have higher fee
First-home buyers have been a steady presence in the housing market in recent years, helped by falling prices and fewer investors competing for homes. But now a change that one adviser describes as… Audio
New owners discover property has no legal vehicle access
Purchasers of an Auckland property that turned out to have no legal vehicle access have won an appeal.
New Auckland CBD height rules too low, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.
Countdown on for 'unhealthy' homes as deadline looms
All rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes standards just weeks from now, including ventilation, heating and insulation.