Housing
Boarding house evicts 26 people with two days' notice
Bryan Watling had been living at St Albans Lodge in Mt Eden for about seven years. Audio
Twenty-six people evicted from Auckland boarding house
Auckland boarding house managers say they evicted 26 vulnerable people with just two days' notice over safety concerns. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Landlords accused of doing healthy homes checks themselves
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Audio
How to keep yourself safe when hiring a builder
Homeowners who say they were duped by a Wellington construction company highlight the potential fishhooks for those needing work done. Audio
Are relationship property laws working?
Law Commission recommendations included changes that would mean a partner was not necessarily entitled to half the family home. Audio
Experts call for overhaul of relationship property laws
Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Audio
Retirees struggling with bills due to rising costs
Retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling to make ends meet. Auckland University researcher and Joyce Cook chair of Ageing Well Ngaire Kerse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Vomit, faeces, damp and mould - state of Dunedin flats affecting students' health, studies
The local students association calls North Dunedin a "slum" with some landlords not bothering to check if properties are habitable. Audio
Should house prices increase, forever?
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25th August 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Audio
Clothes washing, kōrero service for homeless sees demand surge
The Orange Sky van has become a safe haven for those struggling, homeless and families a like.
Christopher Luxon wants to see house prices rise
But the Prime Minister says "we don't want our whole economic growth be driven by speculative house price inflation". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
Retirees struggling with rates and insurance payments
Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
PM Luxon on falling house prices
House prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tenancy Tribunal orders Timaru landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental
The tenant claims the landlord takes advantage of vulnerable people who struggle to obtain tenancies.
The Birds Nest: an all-woman tiny home village
The Bird's Nest is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, located about an hour out of Dallas, Texas. Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who don't have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a draft plan to build more homes near town centres and public transport, while keeping new buildings safer in flood-prone areas; Carter Holt… Audio
