Residents
Retirement village residents need better protection: report
45,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages but they have less protection than tenants in the private rental market, according to a report by the Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson. She's… Audio
What makes us love our neighbourhood?
A study out of Michigan State University set out to quantify what makes people happy with their neighbourhoods, and concluded that it has almost nothing to do with the neighbourhood itself. Study… Audio
Queenstown welfare hub's first sessions booked out in hours
The first information sessions at Queenstown's new welfare hub were fully booked within hours as migrant workers and residents try to figure out their futures.
Local agencies have been grappling with… Audio
3MM: Allan Dick on Dunedin's war against cars
Three Minutes Max, where New Zealanders share short and sharp opinions. Here's former broadcaster, Allan Dick with his thoughts on the war that is being waged against Dunedin car owners in favour of… Audio
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
‘Bus loads’ of people heading to Ihumātao protest
Crowds are continuing to grow at the Ihumātao protest in South Auckland, as supporters arrive from across the country. There are now more than 300 people onsite, with no signs of the occupation… Video, Audio
Rakautara residents threaten legal action against govt
While much of the damage in Rakautara is being repaired, five homeowners have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to a nearby cliff that is unstable. Video, Audio
Sewege poured into Auckland homes for four hours
Milford residents who were woken up at 3 o'clock on Sunday morning to find sewage flooding their homes say it took four hours for Watercare to turn the switch to stop the leak. Audio
Waiheke Island renters kicked out to make room for tourists
With rents rising, many longtime residents are being booted out of their rentals to make way for holidaymakers. Eva Corlett spoke to some islanders who now rely on a weekly soup kitchen. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe floods: 'Moving target' to re-house residents - mayor
Whakatāne District Council mayor Tony Bonne tells Guyon Espiner they had hoped to get all Edgecumbe residents back in their repaired homes after the Edgecumbe flood, but now they're hoping to get… Audio
'Shoe-box' health centre won't help Buller, locals say
Some Buller residents on the South Island's West Coast are fighting the development of a new health centre, which they say is not fit for purpose. Audio
Edgecumbe class action gains momentum
Edgecumbe residents are meeting tonight to consider joining class action against the Bay of Plenty Regional Council over the devastating April floods. Video, Audio
Edgcumbe residents fear more rain will destory town further
"Whakatane Council has a lot to answer for" says Edgecumbe resident Bernadine Ngaheu who was standing on the road with her grandson when the river breach occurred and says there was no warning at all… Audio
Hundreds of people waiting to return home after Port Hills fire
One hundred and fifty homes remain behind cordons in Christchurch because of the ongoing risk of fire. Selwyn Emergency Operations Centre Incident Controller Rob Hands has the latest. Audio
Heartache for Christchurch as fires blaze
Christchurch residents are devastated by fires that have ripped through the Port Hills. Conan Young talked to some of those affected. Video, Audio
Residents flee as Port Hills fire grows
Port Hills resident Stephanie Sisson was at home when she discoverd a fire was moving in on her property. She tells John Campbell what happened next. Video, Audio
A fifth of Wellington's public servants displaced by quake damage
2000 Inland Revenue staff working at Wellington's biggest office building will not be able to go back to the earthquake damaged workplace for at least two weeks.
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CEO who rented now-condemned office space talks
Prime Property Group CEO Eyal Aharoni owns 61 Molesworth St, where people were living illegally before being evacuated due to quake risk. He gave his first interview to Checkpoint. Video, Audio