Anthony Collingwood didn't know how true his words would prove to be when he abused former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers at the Auckland District Court. "I hope you feel good putting me out in the street, boy..."

Embattled property developer Nigel McKenna has suddenly ditched a creditors' compromise scheme.

Some Christchurch suburbs will be left as virtual residential wastelands, while townships on the city's fringe are bracing for an influx of new residents.