Analysts mixed on wisdom of Crane takeover.

Canterbury's massive earthquake and aftershocks are likely to rank as the fifth most costly quake ever for insurers.

A plan to put one of the country's most pristine beaches back in public hands has been presented to the Government.

The bill setting up the framework for the Govt's $1bn leaky homes package gets its first reading in Parliament today.

I worry that the banks are trying to unleash those animal spirits in the housing markets again.

Gloomy building and manufacturing stats out this morning have prompted economists to raise the risk of negative GDP.

Failed property developer May Wang's attempt to avoid bankruptcy in the Auckland High Court has been rejected after the IRD objected to a creditor repayment plan.

Gearing down for the recession proves a wise decision...

Redevelopment of Auckland's waterfront will generate $4.29bn in jobs and investment by 2040, a report says.