You can't expect people to put their life on hold while they wait for a phone call from an employer who contacts them only when it suits them. Good riddance to the zero hour contracts.

Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson heads out to Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall to check on progress at the site of New Zealand's first Zara store.

See these three Auckland real estate agents show off 2 Leighton Street, Grey Lynn. Once described as a 'hovel' - it's now been transformed.

Emirates' inaugural non-stop service from to Dubai to Auckland touches down.

Chief executive of Precinct Properties Scott Pritchard tells of a tour of the world’s best buildings, as work is about to start on Auckland’s $682m Commercial Bay on the waterfront.

Will the Reserve Bank cut rates next week? And could your mortgage rates rise if they don’t? On The Economy Hub this week ANZ economist Sharon Zollner and Craig’s Investment Partners’ Mark Lister talk to Liam Dann about the rates outlook, Auckland house prices, dairy debt and falling business confidence.

The first direct Emirates flight from Dubai to New Zealand has just arrived at Auckland Airport. The maiden flight - operated with an Airbus A380 as a one-off special - touched down at 10.33am.

Vrnda Torckler has been evicted from her Mt Eden flat for swearing in front of her landlord after he left a gate open and her beloved dog fled onto the road.

Residents in one of the country's most exclusive streets are celebrating a court victory that has blocked a developer's plan to remove a 90-year-old house.

Bill English has delivered his "State of the Economy" address. On the Economy Hub today, Herald business editor at large Liam Dann, with NZIER economist Christina Leung and Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass discuss the big points.

Air New Zealand's after-tax net profit of $338 million puts the airline in a powerful position to continue on its strong growth track.

PwC Herald Talks: Apple and cyber security with MP Amy Adams and Microsoft NZ Legal Counsel, Michael Brick.

Prominent Asian New Zealanders are encouraging migrants to vote in the upcoming flag referendum through a series of videos. The videos were produced by the New Zealand Asian Leaders organisation, and chairwoman Mai Chen said they aim to improve low voter turnout among migrants. “Regardless of which flag you support, the point is to exercise your right to vote as citizens and permanent residents.” Gisborne mayor Meng Foon, Deloitte partner Wendy Lai and Spark business manager David Tse feature in the videos.

Emirates NZ manager Chris Lethbridge talks about the airline's new 17- hour non-stop flight between Auckland and Dubai.

Samsung's released its new Galaxy S7 phone - see this promo video talking about its features.

The first sod on the site of New Zealand's International Convention Centre was turned today, marking the next step in developing the landmark project.

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large Liam Dann is joined by economists Shamubeel Eaqub and HSBC's Paul Bloxham for the first edition of 'The Economy Hub' - a weekly look at economics. Today we talk dairy doom, markets meltdown and the Reserve Bank.

Fletcher Building posted a 51 percent gain in first-half profit.

Kishore Moorjani, senior Managing Director for Blackstone in Asia talks to Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson.

Aerospace leaders gather this week for the 2016 Singapore Airshow. Source: AIN TV

Tourism New Zealand brought Megan Gale on a cycling journey through the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Tourism New Zealand brought Megan Gale on a cycling journey through the spectacular Timber Trail in Waikato.

Jamie Beaton's mother Paula talks about her sons success.