Building developer Cooper and Company has opened a new retail precinct in the $1 billion Britomart area near Auckland's waterfront.

Auckland builder George Levick expects tougher new seismic standards to be a big boost to the construction sector.

The Government's moves to permanently abolish tree protection rules for those not already named on district plans will be further strengthened, an expert says.

The world's largest global milk processor and dairy exporter wants to move into New Zealand's best new building in four years.

An Auckland estate agent has been suspended for 18 months for misconduct over incidents including selling a Princes Wharf carpark she did not own.

A scheme has been launched to encourage Aucklanders to buy big new planned Christchurch houses for $640,000, as a financial watchdog reminds investors.

Fonterra is hunting for new world headquarters.

Groups opposed to a proposed high-rise brothel in central Auckland say the decision to grant resource consent is "disappointing but not surprising''.

Firms weigh options before charge kicks in.

The Labour Party wants Revenue Minister Peter Dunne to front-up over the leaking from the IRD of private information of 6300 people.

A 3387sq m warehouse facility, on a 2.2ha freehold level site in a rural location south of the Bombay Hills, is for sale with vacant possession.

Magnificent views and easy access make this a tempting proposition.

Multiple options for prime Tauranga spot.

Distribution and logistics centres in the spotlight as firm looks to save money.

Rich Chinese are removing their money and assets from their own country and outbidding Aucklanders on houses, a worried real estate agent says.

Avondale outlets for auction include The Coffee Club, Bruce Lee Sushi, Kiwi Roast and a foodmart store.

Award-winning heritage revamp of village post office with enticing mix of retail, office and apartments up for sale.

Mt Wellington property seen as attractive option for an owner/occupier, developer, land banker or investor.