Eva Corlett
Interest in art sales surging post-lockdown
Gallery owners across the country are reporting an unprecedented surge in art sales since the Covid-19 lockdown ended.
Others say just a fraction of artists are benefitting, as some struggle in the… Audio
Arrest made after investigation into sexual abuse allegations
A 23-year-old Wellington musician has been arrested and faces seven charges of sexual offending, after a police investigation into a raft of allegations against some Wellington musicians.
The man… Audio
NZ home ownership rates hit 70-year low
Home ownership rates have hit a 70 year low and those working in housing are not at all surprised.
A new 150-page report from Stats NZ titled Housing in Aotearoa: 2020 reveals a grim portrait of the… Audio
Home ownership rates fall to lowest level in 70 years
Home ownership rates have dropped to the lowest level in nearly 70 years.
A new report from Statistics NZ reveals the latest snapshot of the country's housing situation.
RNZ's housing reporter, Eva… Audio
Christmas shoppers out in force earlier than usual
Christmas trees, clothing, toys and garden supplies - people are spending up, while stocks start to dwindle.
Retailers say Christmas shoppers are out in force, with many opting to get their… Audio
Wellington weather causes trouble
Heavy rain and winds have been hitting Wellington overnight.
Trees are down in Johnsonville and Maupuia, as well as a slip in Northland and in Whitby two homes have been evacuated due to a slip.
… Audio
Iwi and protesters fight for Shelly Bay
Iwi members and a protest group are promising they're in for the long haul, for an occupation of Wellington's contentious seaside development Shelly Bay.Yesterday, the Mau Whenua group pitched their… Video, Audio
From memes to tweets, NZ's online Covid-19 response archived
Millions of online digital communications are being preserved to create a snapshot of Aotearoa's response to Covid-19.
The National Library and the Alexander Turnbull Library collection includes… Video, Audio
Prospective home buyer shocked by number of houses bought and sent straight to rental market
An Auckland house hunter is shocked by the number of properties she's missed out on that come onto the rental market just weeks after being sold.
An Auckland house hunter is shocked by the number of… Audio
Song Crush: Arlo Parks, Lontalius, Erica De Casier
Tony is joined by Worlds of Music host Trevor Reekie, and RNZ reporter Eva Corlett, to bring you six brand new tunes. Video, Audio
Covid-19 testing numbers over long weekend encouraging
The number of people tested for Covid-19 over the weekend is being seen as an encouraging sign that people are taking the virus seriously.
Latest Ministry of Health figures show just around 8500… Audio
Bar worker reported musicians to police months ago
A worker at a Wellington bar reported the musicians at the centre of a raft of sexual assault allegations to the police three months ago, after the assault of a woman in the bathroom.
The police have… Audio
Three Wellington musicians facing sex assault allegations
Three Wellington musicians are facing a raft of allegations including rape, sexual assault and violence.
The police are making enquiries after people came forward on social media.
RNZ reporter Eva… Audio
Teen who lived on the streets calling for better access to help
Homeless teenagers in Auckland are being turned away in droves from housing services which say they cannot cope with demand.
One teenager, who lived rough for nearly two years, is calling on any new… Audio
Tenants brace for rent hikes as freeze comes to end
Tenants are bracing themselves for a hike in living costs when a freeze on rent-increases comes to an end next week.
The Commerce Commission says property investors have been discussing raising rents… Audio
Landlords warned to play by rules with rent-setting
Landlords are being warned to play by the rules when it comes to setting rents, as the rent-freeze draws to an end next week. Tenants are bracing themselves for hike, with one tenant RNZ spoke to… Audio
Millions could be wasted on housing funding if pacific experts not involved, advocacy groups warn
Groups working to house pacific families fear millions of dollars in funding could be wasted if the government doesn't involve their expertise.
Nearly one in five pacific people in New Zealand live… Audio
Covid-19: Are Wellington commuters wearing masks?
Masks are now mandatory on public transport.
RNZ reporter Eva Corlett has been riding the bus in Wellington.
She speaks to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Covid-19: Wellington bus mask update
Masks are mandatory on public transport.
Reporter Eva Corlett has been riding the buses in Wellington to see what happens to people who turn up without masks.
She speaks to Corin Dann. Audio
Covid-19 result puts Mt Albert Grammar community on alert
A school community is on high alert, after one of its students tested positive for Covid-19.
The Mount Albert Grammar pupil is a close contact of the family who had four members test positive this… Audio