Demelza Leslie
Survey shows extend of youth homelessness
Young people are still struggling to find decent housing eight years after the Government was warned about the problem by the Ministry of Social Development. Audio
Govt rules out investigation into weak steel
The Government is ruling out an investigation into the importation and use of tonnes of weak Chinese steel for new highway bridges. Audio
PM says building consents not just a piece of paper
The Prime Minister says building consents are not just a piece of paper, and do result in houses being built. Audio
Government says no plans to stop state house sell-off
The Government says it's committed to continue selling off state houses, despite revelations on Checkpoint that a shortage of state homes has people borrowing money from WINZ for temporary hotel… Audio
Government budget slammed for only addressing hot spots
The Government's 2016 budget is being criticised by opposition parties for lacking vision but the Prime Minister says it builds on eight years of solid management. Audio
Paula Bennett denies blindsiding Finance Minister
The Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett denies blindsiding Bill English over a policy to give state housing tenants and homeless in Auckland up to five-thousand dollars to move to the regions. Audio
Government urged to do more in budget to dampen house prices
Home ownership rates in Auckland are falling dramatically as investors make the most of the property boom. Audio
John Key previews Budget 2016
A short time ago we spoke with Prime Minister John Key and asked him whether rising house prices remain a priority for the government. Audio
Labour says urban growth boundaries should be scrapped
The Finance Minister has come out swinging, saying the Auckland Council is on notice that central Government expects it to open up more land for development. Audio
Opposition MPs put the boot in the PM
Opposition MPs are putting the boot into the Prime Minister after he got kicked out of the House yesterday. Audio
Author says disconnect on climate change
The author of a new report on climate change says Solomon Islanders forced to flee their homes because of rising sea levels have had zero help from the international community. Audio
Trading-up the Free Trade Agreement with China
Demelza Leslie heads to China to examine New Zealand's already out of date free trade agreement with the country and what can be done to get New Zealand businesses a better deal. Audio
Lawyer says OIO is putting off some Chinese investors
An Auckland-based lawyer who runs Australasia's largest South-East Asian-focused law firm says the overseas investment office is causing some investors to shy away. Audio
PM defends lawyer over property sham
Prime Minister has been forced to defend his personal lawyer again after court documents revealed Ken Whitney was involved in a sham for a bankrupt property developer. Video, Audio
Key defends stance on foreign trusts
The Prime Minister has defended his relationship with ministers and his lawyer after allegations relating to a review of the foreign trust sector. Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
New centre for New Zealand business opens in China
The focus on trade opportunities during Prime Minister John Key's visit to China last week took his entourage to Xi'an where one New Zealand company is offering its services to others looking to enter… Audio
New centre for NZ business opens in China
A Wairarapa-based wine and agribusiness company is leading the way for New Zealand businesses in China by setting up an international trade centre. Demelza Leslie reports from Xi'an. Audio
China's president won't stand in way of better trade deal
New Zealand has taken the first step towards getting a improved trade deal with China. Audio
First step towards upgrading FTA with China
New Zealand and China have taken the first step towards getting a better free trade deal. Audio
NZ considering setting up extradition treaty with China
The Government is now considering setting up a formal extradition treaty with China after years of refusing to budge on the matter. Demelza Leslie is in Beijing travelling with the Prime Minister. Audio