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Auckland house prices slump in June
Auckland house sales slumped 16pc in June, with the average sale price falling 3.6pc from a year ago, says real estate firm Barfoot & Thompson.
House prices will fall: economists
Westpac economists expect house prices to fall about 2 per cent this year and another 2 per cent next year.
Rents will rise as house prices fall, says Westpac
House prices will fall gently for the next two years before levelling out, says a leading bank economist.
Charles draws fire for over-use of royal pen
The Prince of Wales' private income had risen to record levels.
Westin Hotel company in receivership
Receivers have taken control of the company which manages one of Auckland's top hotels, the Westin Lighter Quay.
Richlister gets more flash for cash in $11m home
One of New NZ's most expensive houses, once owned by the Sultan of Brunei, has just got flasher after its owner's secretive but major do-up.
Building consents fall 9.5pc in May
The number of consents issued for new homes fell 9.5 per cent during May, following a 13.4 per cent rise during April, Statistics New Zealand says.
Debt fears holding back NZ recovery, says Fletcher CEO
Fears about debt and an unwillingness to spend is holding back New Zealand's economic recovery, says Jonathan Ling, chief executive of Fletcher Building.
Mark Hotchin's $30m mansion up for sale
Hanover Finance co-founder Mark Hotchin will not be moving into his $30 million Paritai Drive mansion.