PremiumPremiumConstructionWattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09mProject completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An issue': Neighbours react to 59-lot coastal subdivision approved near NapierPlans have been approved to subdivide coastal land for housing just north of Napier.09 Apr 05:12 AM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points to 3.5%, banks trim floating home loan ratesThe RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer. 09 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s ‘most daring’ Grand Designs back on the marketThe Wellington home hangs over a 45-degree hill and includes a glass elevator.08 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver dip leaves first-home buyers scrambling to adjust plansExperts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall.07 Apr 10:50 PM
BDBDPropertyClarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High CourtClarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.07 Apr 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxationWhat do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'07 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Goldmine’: Developers brace for $500m state home sell-offThe huge sell-off is part of the state housing agency's big cost-cutting 'reset'. 06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge 1250-home ‘urban village’ set to be fast-tracked in AucklandWhere will the new homes rise and who is the project's controversial co-director?05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark DesirePrevious owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.04 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.03 Apr 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.01 Apr 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor01 Apr 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shiftPeople are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWoolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in ChristchurchOverseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.31 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNot so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shutThe $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.30 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$135m distributed last year by iwi to membersDistributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBuilders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claimJudge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'26 Mar 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment towerPlywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.25 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘The Giant’: Unique Havelock North arts and crafts home on market The Havelock gem is a historic nod to a simpler, traditional cottage style.24 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RVReal Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonWoolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property InsiderWoolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently. 24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application soughtThe word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.24 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWas it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaintOwner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.23 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big awardCase revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.22 Mar 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
BusinessHigh-rise horror: Owners of wrecked upmarket apartments to walk away'This really was a situation where the owners are salvaging what they could.'20 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven monthsCourt decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.20 Mar 01:00 AM
Business‘Rate wars’: How much further will they fall?'The fixation with short fixes might be about to come to an end,' says Kelvin Davidson.19 Mar 07:05 PM
BusinessAuckland architecture awards shortlist out: 56 projects namedToilets, houses, additions and alterations, interiors, apartments, new schools on list.19 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSix years after NZICC fire, court case loomsThe case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.18 Mar 10:26 PM