Eva Corlett

Testing of Mt Albert Grammar students is underway after a pupil became the latest confirmed case of Covid-19 in the community.

The student is the latest member of a South Auckland family outside of… Audio

In six weeks, one of the most significant pieces of law in New Zealand history may be voted in - by you.

The End of Life Choice Act 2019 will allow someone who is terminally ill and in unbearable… Audio

New tenancy laws which aim to strengthen renters' rights is expected to be pushed through Parliament under urgency this week. The Residential Tenancy Amendment bill would make tenancies more secure… Audio

A new government policy aims to shift the burden of waste management from communities and councils back onto business making the waste. The Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has announced… Audio

A homeless man living in his car in Queenstown has been told he's not allowed to park up in town anymore, due to freedom camping rules.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council issued Shane Neary with… Audio

Two asylum seekers imprisoned for 3 months after arriving in New Zealand on false documents have now been awarded refugee status in New Zealand. The pair were locked up in Mt Eden prison and treated… Audio

Changes to Wellington City Council housing policy could slash rents for half the council's tenants but may leave other marginally better off tenants picking up the tab.

The proposed changes have also… Audio

Organisations working with homeless people are astounded by the change in attitudes from rough sleepers now wanting to stay in permanent housing. People who have been tough to house are choosing to… Audio

Advocates working with young homeless people say the situation is at "crisis point", and it's likely to worsen in the wake of Covid-19.

Maanaki Rangatahi - a collective of six groups - is petitioning… Audio

The Picton ferry redevelopment has been earmarked for fast-tracked consent as part of the government's plan to boost the economy and create jobs.

It is one of eleven projects named in the COVID-19… Audio

An injection of money into cash-strapped community health care services is expected to cover most of the immediate extra costs from Covid-19 but anxiety over long-term funding remains.

More than $92… Audio

Midwives say a $2500 cash injection for each worker to help cover their lockdown costs isn't going to cut it. .

More than $92 million will go into essential health services that financially suffered… Audio

Parties to a house sale are being urged to explore all alternative options if the buyer cannot complete a settlement due to Covid-19 financial hardship. Legally, the developer or vendor can keep the… Audio

The rate of people dying in road accidents has jumped back up, following a record low during lockdown.

Drivers are being urged to slow down, check their cars and to take extra care as more traffic… Audio

Refugees waiting to be resettled in New Zealand will have to wait until border restrictions are eased, putting their lives at risk.

The Red Cross says refugees waiting to move to the safety of… Audio

After a period of hibernating over the lockdown period, the housing market could pick up again.

The ability to finalise sales ground to a halt under Alert Level 4 but private property viewings have… Audio

At least 400,000 people are living in stressful, overcrowded homes and the lock down is making life for many even worse.

Sharing small or average size homes with a large number people is known to… Audio

Hundreds of businesses fear they will have to permanently close their doors as revenue dries up and ongoing bills take their toll.

The hospitality sector is bracing for a big hit, with one in five… Audio

People with empty cupboards and the newly unemployed are desperately seeking financial support from the government but many are struggling to get through.

Work and Income is fielding an unprecedented… Audio

Government agencies are working overtime to get wage subsidies to people during lockdown but many are still in the dark over what they are entitled to and when they will get it.

Eva Corlett reports.