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Schist happens: Watch out, Santa

Santa could contend with defective schist chimneys this Christmas.

Retirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profit

More than 250 new units being built in big expansion.

Retirement Commissioner calls for asset cap rise on accommodation supplement

The Retirement Commissioner has made 35 recommendations for change.

Oceania revenue up, profit down

Total sales volumes were in line with the prior corresponding period.

Giant of listed retirement village sector has a drop in interim net profit

Revaluations of $89.3m previously dropped to just $49.6m.

Analysts ask: Should Ryman keep more of residents' money?

The giant of New Zealand’s listed retirement village companies reports on Friday.

Samantha Heath: Aged care in critical need

OPINION: We have known about this looming crisis for decades but did nothing.

‘One of the hardest workers’ - tributes flow for Auckland scaffolder Michael Noche

'It was a privilege to work with you.'

Ryman wants reform in Australia to get more hospitals in villages

New Zealand's retirement village and aged-care "model" was admired in Australia.

Aged care crisis: Elderly languishing in hospitals as 1200 nurses sought, 940 beds closed

Rest homes are struggling with nursing shortages, affecting capacity for new admissions.

$5bn Metlifecare: How it's tracking under private ownership

Total assets rose significantly by $889m to reach $5bn: latest annual report.

Named: Retirement village keeping widow's $790,000

Resident had to move out when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Widow left 'in financial limbo'

She couldn't afford weekly village fees and her husband's hospital-level care.

Retirement village planned for $90m Remuera site

"We don't want this to be a confrontational process," says local agent Grant Dickson.

Chinese President's massive double standard could cause 'chaos'

It's customary for Communist Party leaders to retire once they reach 68 - Xi is 69.

$400m Auckland retirement chain sale?

The business has run villages for more than 30 years and is locally owned.