Four projects launched last decade to create or revitalise Auckland communities have endured hard times to reach milestones in their development.

Daycare centres are becoming anchor tenants in new commercial developments across Auckland with more women returning to work and an increasing population of children.

A seven-level commercial building on a prominent corner of Karangahape Rd is being offered for sale fully leased.

Local authority cost blowouts will be flagged much earlier under Government changes being introduced, says a leader in the sector.

South Korean media are reporting the jailing of the multimillionaire property developer who last decade proposed New Zealand's tallest building.

Choice Hotels, which operates in 40 New Zealand locations, is looking for seven to eight new properties worth $40 million to $50 million this year.

A wealthy Auckland businessman, granted citizenship against official advice, has yet to start a proposed $70 million property development.

Banking, insurance and professional services are major employment groups that dominate growth in Auckland.

Ryman Healthcare will invest $690 million in Auckland, building five of eight new villages in the city including one $210 million project.

The long-vacant ex-Auckland Star site between Fort St and Shortland St could soon get a carpark.

The development of SkyCity Entertainment Group's controversial $402 million international convention centre is drawing closer.

NZ's largest construction company will bring some of the world's biggest builders here for the $4 billion-plus new public private partnership contracts it wants to win.

A failed property developer and former All Black has been charged with running businesses while bankrupt.