Housing
Associate Defence Minister on state of military housing
Some military families say the state of the homes provided by the Defence Force is horrendous - with black mould and damp conditions causing illness. Audio
Housing conditions for NZ defence staff horrific: campaigner
The partner of a soldier living in Waiouru says New Zealanders would be horrified if they knew the conditions defence staff and their families live in. Erin Speedy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wholesale interest rates 'collapse' - here's what that means for borrowers
Wholesale interest rates have "collapsed" - but retail home loan rates are likely to follow at a slower pace.
Call for independent review into Defence Force housing
Some personnel are living in damp, cold and mouldy homes, a campaign spokesperson says.
'Solid research' shows insulation benefits outweigh costs - expert
A public health researcher is calling for the government to leave home insulation standards as they are.
US billionaire Peter Thiel ‘abandons’ Lake Wānaka lodge build
The PayPal co-founder and Donald Trump supporter had envisaged a private residential estate to accommodate up to 30 guests.
Realtor cleared over buyer's next-door gang surprise
An unhappy new owner claimed the realtor did not disclose the gang members next door. The realtor says he didn't know.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - Port Waikato residents
Port Waikato residents say they feel 'powerless' in the face of coastal erosion that is moving ever closer to their homes.
The case for NZ to ban engineered stone
Engineered stone is a popular choice for benchtops in modern kitchens - it's cheaper and less porous than marble and more hard wearing than formica. However its production creates tiny dust particles… Audio
‘It’s disgusting’: Couple take on developer over missing shower
It was supposed to be a new business opportunity encompassing a three storey mixed use townhouse. But what the couple got was not what they thought they signed up for.
Kāinga Ora puts social housing projects on hold
Kāinga Ora has put two major social housing projects in Northland on hold as the agency re-assesses its future building plans.
Kiwis' tastes change as tens of thousands of townhouses built
Changing taste and cheaper prices for buyers and better value for developers are driving the townhouse building boom.
Nine Gisborne families move into Kainga Ora homes, more houses planned
Nine Gisborne families celebrated moving into new Kāinga Ora homes, providing stable, long-term housing. The development includes homes with up to six bedrooms, strategically located near Te Hapara…
Why keeping your house on the market could be expensive
Helen was told, the longer her place stayed on the market, the less she could expect to get for it. Is that fair?
Calls for tougher standards on damp rentals to improve health
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation are calling for tougher standards on cold and damp rentals properties to improve health and cut hospitalisations. Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Insulation's role in overheating a 'myth'
Industry experts are asking the building minister to consider what they say is an affordable way to prevent new homes overheating.
Experts, builders offer solution to 'too hot' insulation
Building industry experts say there is an affordable solution to homes overheating and it's nothing to do with insulation. Here's our Climate Correspondent Eloise Gibson. Audio
Rents fall for first time in five years
Rents have fallen for the first time in two years but only by a little, $5 a week on average; and not at all in Auckland or Wellington. TradeMe property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann.
…Rents falling for first time in nearly two years, data shows
Figures from Trade Me show rental prices falling slightly for the first time since September 2022.
Trust plans to buy housing units for $1
A community trust is hoping to find a more permanent solution to the town's housing woes.
