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Buyers' market: New data confirms sagging house values in every main centre
The power is shifting to buyers - CoreLogic data out today.

What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?
The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.

'Gutted': Business reacts as Covid traffic lights stay at red
Business leaders say a pathway to a green Covid settings needs to be outlined.

Why this Kiwi retailer wants to expand its store footprint amid global uncertainty
Sustainable fashion retailer set to grow its wool business offshore.

Hold your horses! Fast-track plans for 370 homes on racecourse land hits bump
"This fast-track legislation is being used wrongly." - Troy Elliott.

Fashion brand expands business in Bali amid pandemic
Owner Rosie Shelton says planet-friendly supply chain a growing priority for customers.

55-level apartment tower to be NZ's tallest
"Aspects of the tower design have been heavily influenced by local Māori iwi" - report.

Who's the most leveraged listed property business?
Some of the businesses stand out as extremely conservatively geared.

Watch: Ngāti Manuhiri on luxury resort plans
The trust is vowing to take 'any action we need to' in opposing a proposal for a headland.

'Burning fuse': Business reacts to AT plan to axe kerbside car parks
AT says cars will be 'lowest priority' of kerbside space on strategic and feeder roads.

Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme
"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.

Kathmandu confident 'darkest days' behind company amid $5.5 million loss
KMD Brands says it is "cautiously optimistic" and will turn a profit in the second half.

Almost-finished townhouses up for mortgagee sale
"Normally, they would wait for titles to be issued and pre-sales to settle" - Kellow.

Jarden brief: The leading outperforming stocks
Pacific Edge saw the biggest increase in the markets yesterday, its stock climbed up 2.2%.

Simon Bridges' $3.9m Tauranga home flops at auction
Politician's family home still on the market - but at a fixed price.

Tuaropaki buys Vinoptima Estate, wine 'lake' not included
Gisborne area boutique winery founded by prominent vintner Nick Nobilo has been sold.

Mainzeal liquidations: $111m of claims 'admitted'
Liquidators can't say when they will finish the work.

Complaint about $75m Queenstown campground sale rejected
Construction of new development to be phased in seven stages, taking more than a decade.

'Take action on rental listings': Critics to Trade Me
Trade Me asked to stop accepting residential rental property listings that breach the law.

50% return? Flat Bush developers target wholesale investors
Offer comes amid FMA scrutiny of wholesale investment schemes

'Demise of Kiwi way of life': Angry Remuera neighbours expected four, not 13 townhouses
Jammed parking, smelly bins, no storage for golf clubs: Locals worry about 'tiny' homes.

Grant Robertson opens $329m Mansons TCLM building
"...so much money to give away. We just can't give [it] away quick enough." - Manson.

Lawyer: Bosses can 'require' staff to return to work after mandate change
Employers will also need to be reasonable to allow a period of time to adjust.

'Omicron headwind': The Warehouse takes Covid-forced $5m earnings drop in stride
Chief executive Nick Grayston says Covid costs have totalled more than $15m in first-half.

Auckland Airport starts developing $200m outlet shopping centre
The site will feature more than 100 shops and 1400 car parks.

Jarden brief: Consumer confidence continues to fall as does NZ company earnings
The NZX 50 finished Tuesday's trading session up 0.2 per cent, closing at 12,204.7 points.

Why beer, wine and spirits are set to become more expensive
Beer, wine and spirits are set to face price hikes as inflation continues to bite.

Watch: Max Key moves bungalow to make way for relocated second home
'I really feel I've made a turning point in my career. I'm proud of the work' - Max Key.

Modular thinking at Hobsonville Point: Building houses 20% cheaper, months faster
The places are 20 per cent cheaper than current construction costs.