Housing
Data shows signs of power shift in rental market
Tenants appear to have more bargaining power when it comes to what they pay for rent. Tenancy advisor Sarina Gibbon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Real estate industry 'optimistic', new institute boss says
The effect of official cash rate cuts on the housing market could still take some time to flow through, the Real Estate Institute says.
Office worker ordered to pay $869,000 after siphoning rental bonds
A former office worker at a property management firm siphoned more than $860,000 from the company to help pay her own rent.
'A very sad case': How a landlord's compassion ended in debt, despair
Fiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces, when her tenant damaged the property and then left mid-lease.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 September 2025
In today's episode, a teachers union says a high school curriculum overhaul lacks detail, despite its far-reaching implications. Up to seventy thousand more tourists are set to arrive in New Zealand… Audio
Ikea range debuts at Auckland Home Show
People will get a first chance to see Ikea's New Zealand range at the Auckland Home Show this weekend. General manager Amanda Magnus spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
Home prices fall sharply in Wellington
Some Wellington homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago. The latest property data shows home… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
t's time to talk money with Mary Holm, and today she has got some tips on buying a house or an apartment. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
Tonnes of 'toxic' waste removed from mortgagee sale property
Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a huge pile of hazardous waste were some of the hallmarks of a sale.
Auckland residents seeking relocation following shooting
A resident of a state housing block in South Auckland says she wants to move somewhere else after assaults and a gang-related shooting in her building. Audio
Grandmother and cancer patient who saw shooting taken off Kāinga Ora wait list
Christine Nankivell says she has also "cracked her head open" after being pushed. Audio
South-Auckland resident taken off state housing waiting list
A resident of a state housing block in South Auckland says she wants to move somewhere else after assaults and a gang-related shooting in her building. Amy Williams has her story. Audio
The city where house prices have slumped 30% below peak
The latest data reveals a national average value of $906,977.
When a retirement village feels more like a student hostel
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel
11 months, $38,000, and still no consent for granny flat
Mike and Karen Sanson are at their wits' end after ongoing requests that have repeatedly stalled their plans. Audio
Couple spend 11 months trying to get consent for granny flat
A couple have spent 11-months and $38,000 trying to get resource and building consent for a granny flat to house an elderly parent. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
