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Mood lighting dominates the boxing studio. Photo/Les Mills

BUSINESS

'It will leave you breathless': Inside NZ's biggest gym makeover

21 Mar, 2019 9:15am
5 minutes to read

Les Mills has spent $18m out of a planned $30m so far

The new Paremoremo maximum-security wing at Auckland Prison. Photo/Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

See inside accused gunman's maximum security prison

20 Mar, 2019 8:29am
4 minutes to read

What's life like at Paremoremo, Auckland's $300m prison?

Auckland apartment values are still rising. Photo/file

BUSINESS

Auckland apartment values up, Australia tanks

19 Mar, 2019 1:40pm
3 minutes to read

Aussie apartment values fall, Auckland's rise

Jones says Kayne's course has enhanced Māori land. Photo/John Borren

BUSINESS

Jones backs American billionaire's $50m golf course plan

19 Mar, 2019 9:37am
4 minutes to read

Shane Jones backs Ric Kayne's $50m+ northern golf course expansion

People gather near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch. Photo/Getty Images

BUSINESS

Christchurch terror victims' families prioritised: Immigration NZ

18 Mar, 2019 11:45am
Quick Read

Immigration NZ prioritises terror victims' families

Bunnings New Zealand general manager Toby Lawrence. Photo/Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Bunnings' $350m NZ expansion plans

17 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
4 minutes to read

$350m five-year Bunnings plan, self-serve checkouts coming soon.

John Walsh and Patrick Reynolds in the Wynyard Quarter. Photo/Fiona Goodall, Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Auckland architecture guide: 50 buildings, six routes

16 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
6 minutes to read

New architecture walking tour book out

KiwiBuild chief executive Stephen Barclay. Photo/Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Former KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviour

16 Mar, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Details of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.

Ric Kayne on the land he plans to lease near Mangawhai. Photo/Michael Craig.

BUSINESS

Exclusive: US billionaire's $50m golf course plan for NZ

15 Mar, 2019 6:10pm
12 minutes to read

Two new public golf courses planned by US billionaire for Auckland region.

Xero's two floors, connected by a colourful stairwell. Photo/supplied

BUSINESS

First look inside Xero's trendy Auckland HQ

14 Mar, 2019 10:11am
3 minutes to read

The trendy new office seems fitting for a boss who skateboards to work.

February house sale volumes were low. Photo/Chris Loufte

BUSINESS

House sales plummet 18 per cent in Auckland

13 Mar, 2019 5:59pm
2 minutes to read

Summer took its toll on the house sale market with Auckland and national volumes down.

Record price for new block at 155 Fanshawe St. Photo/Mansons TCLM

BUSINESS

$247m sale, major leasing: Mansons secure year's top deal to date

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

$200m-plus office sale this year's biggest.

A former real estate agent has been found guilty by the tribunal. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Disgraceful conduct: Realtor censured for forging seller's signature

8 Mar, 2019 4:55pm
4 minutes to read

The former real estate agent denies all the charges.

New food outlets include Bird on a Wire. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Three new food outlets for $790m Westfield Newmarket

7 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
2 minutes to read

The new mall will have Auckland's first David Jones, as well as 230 specialty stores.

There are concerns Ryman's development could impact the local koala population. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Threats to koala and growling frogs leads to Ryman scaling back Aussie plans

6 Mar, 2019 12:18pm
4 minutes to read

Environmentalists fear Ryman plans, wildlife effects

Alexandra Park where the units are being built. Photo/CMP Construction

BUSINESS

Delayed apartment project: Stay with us, Alexandra Park developer urges buyers

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Alexandra Park apartment project hits more snags.

Westfield St Lukes has 174 retailers and Scentre has plans to expand the mall further. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

NZ's four big malls drive sales up $400m

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Out of the big four Westfield Riccarton in Christchurch seems the most lucrative.

Scentre's plans for Westfield Newmarket.

BUSINESS

Four big NZ malls drive annual sales up $400m

3 Mar, 2019 4:24pm
4 minutes to read

Scentre's NZ retailers make $1.6b annual sales, up $500m in a year

Until 2013, Mainzeal was a major New Zealand building company. Photo/Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Mainzeal: Anatomy of a corporate downfall

1 Mar, 2019 5:00am
13 minutes to read

What went wrong at Mainzeal? We found out this week.

Panuku's plans projected on the existing waterfront off Queens Wharf.

BUSINESS

Queens Wharf extension meets overwhelming opposition

26 Feb, 2019 6:00pm
4 minutes to read

Hearings into controversial waterfront 'dolphins' begins.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley. Photo/Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Three Mainzeal directors respond to $36m order

26 Feb, 2019 3:30pm
2 minutes to read

Clive Tilby, Peter Gomm and former PM Jenny Shipley issued a joint written statement.

Former Prime Minister and Mainzeal chair Dame Jenny Shipley. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Ex-PM Shipley among Mainzeal directors ordered to pay $36m

26 Feb, 2019 12:01pm
4 minutes to read

Building company Mainzeal traded while insolvent, High Court rules

Arrow International is changing the way it works. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Construction company hits Auckland snag, cuts back on tenders

25 Feb, 2019 12:12pm
2 minutes to read

Arrow changing how it wins work

The Poynton, owned by Metlifecare. Photo/Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Housing market slowdown knocks Metlifecare, profit down 57 %

25 Feb, 2019 9:28am
4 minutes to read

Metlifecare bottom line hit by slowing housing market

Fletcher chief executive Ross Taylor announced today's result. Photo/Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Analysts' views divided over Fletcher results

20 Feb, 2019 2:53pm
5 minutes to read

Fletcher shares fall on result.

Scentre Group redevelopment as it was last year. Photo/Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Australian giant behind $790m Newmarket revamp releases financials

20 Feb, 2019 12:04pm
4 minutes to read

Scentre Group on track for opening Newmarket later this year

Fletcher's December half-year result is out. Photo/Peter Meecham

BUSINESS

Fletcher back in the black, shareholder payout resumes

20 Feb, 2019 8:43am
4 minutes to read

Fletcher's half-year result is out.

Pritchard at Commercial Bay. Photo/Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Billion dollar project delayed: Fletcher payments withheld

19 Feb, 2019 9:44am
3 minutes to read

Delays, cost increases and liquidated damages at Commercial Bay.

Cullen chairs the Tax Working Group. Photo/Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Analysts divided over capital gains tax

18 Feb, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Final recommendations from the Tax Working Group will be revealed this week.

Fletcher building SkyCity's NZICC. Photo/Peter Meecham

BUSINESS

Fletcher Building's profits set for 10% dip

18 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Fletcher Building's half-year result out on Wednesday

Auckland councillors Cathy Casey and Efeso Collins with Newton. Photo/Roger Fowler

BUSINESS

Protesters rally outside Fletcher HQ

15 Feb, 2019 11:21am
4 minutes to read

Protesters have gathered to oppose development at Ihumātao.

Plans for Auckland's convention centre. Photo/supplied

BUSINESS

Can Auckland host mega events without SkyCity Convention Centre?

14 Feb, 2019 1:07pm
4 minutes to read

ATEED responds to SkyCity Convention Centre delays.

Auckland sale prices sank $20,000 from December to January. Photo/Chris Loufte

BUSINESS

Auckland house sale prices hit lowest in three years

14 Feb, 2019 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Auckland house sale prices sink $20,000 in a month.

NZICC: not till opening till after July 1, 2020. Photo/supplied

BUSINESS

SkyCity's convention centre delay hits 7900 delegates

14 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Around 7900 delegates won't be able to gather at the $703 million centre early next year.

ACP cladding ripped off NZICC in $25m mid-construction repair.

BUSINESS

SkyCity convention centre had Grenfell Tower-like cladding: $25m to remove

13 Feb, 2019 10:20am
3 minutes to read

Grenfell Tower-like cladding ripped off NZICC

SkyCity's half-year result is out. Photo/Sarah Ivey

BUSINESS

SkyCity's $97m profit, convention centre won't open till second-half 2020

13 Feb, 2019 9:20am
3 minutes to read

There are more delays for the SkyCity Convention Centre.

Finished: KiwiBuild at Wanaka. Photo/Winton

BUSINESS

Why affordable Wanaka KiwiBuild homes are unsold

12 Feb, 2019 6:16pm
4 minutes to read

What's wrong with Wanaka's KiwiBuild scheme?

Convention centre update due tomorrow. Photo/supplied

BUSINESS

SkyCity half-year result, NZICC update due tomorrow

12 Feb, 2019 2:25pm
3 minutes to read

SkyCity will give an update on progress of the troubled International Convention Centre.

Andrew King of the NZ Property Investors Federation and Dominick Stephens of Westpac go head to head. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Business debate: Should NZ introduce a capital gains tax?

12 Feb, 2019 9:20am
4 minutes to read

We pit two thinkers against each other on the CGT issue.

Property transfers could incur a $220m tax bill. Photo/Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Auckland Council considers dodging $220m tax bill

12 Feb, 2019 8:40am
3 minutes to read

Auckland Council is looking at how to avoid being hit by the tax bill.

A $575,000 KiwiBuild home at 43 Glen Dene Cres, Wanaka.

BUSINESS

The affordable homes that nobody wants

11 Feb, 2019 10:35am
5 minutes to read

Six new affordable KiwiBuild houses in the expensive Wanaka market remain unsold.

Newton lives on the site with other SOUL protesters. Photo/ Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Fletcher would sell Ihumātao if 'serious' offer made

11 Feb, 2019 10:14am
4 minutes to read

Protestors are planning another demonstration this week.

Ardern - new skills and trade push. Photo/Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Extra 57,600 people needed in building sector - study

8 Feb, 2019 10:57am
3 minutes to read

This study coincides with PM Jacinda Ardern's big push for vocational training.

Accountants: plea for CGT law change post-election. Photo/Getty

BUSINESS

'An accident waiting to happen': Accountants plead for CGT delay

7 Feb, 2019 2:34pm
3 minutes to read

Accountants say capital gains tax should be delayed until after next year's election.

New subdivisions adjoining Oteha Valley Rd, Albany Photo/Martin Sykes

BUSINESS

Expert questions 100,000 new home Auckland estimate

7 Feb, 2019 10:38am
2 minutes to read

A new report estimates 100,000 homes can be built on existing Auckland sites.

Oceanside Towers in Mt Maunganui, at the centre of the litigation.

BUSINESS

Mt Maunganui deck tower dispute ruled

30 Jan, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Body corporate fails to overturn decisions in the High Court cases.

Foreign-owned builders applying to the OIO. Photo/Duncan Brown

BUSINESS

Foreign buyer ban hits house builders

28 Jan, 2019 9:12am
4 minutes to read

Foreign-owned house builders apply to opt out of law change.

Schemes are being proposed for Rangitoto.

BUSINESS

'Sacrilege, crass, stupid': Opponents slam Rangitoto zipline

24 Jan, 2019 4:17pm
4 minutes to read

Rangitoto zipline and gondola scheme gets mixed reaction.

Even a ski chairlift is being planned for the Hauraki Gulf Island. Photo / Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Zipline and gondola being planned for Rangitoto Island

24 Jan, 2019 10:12am
4 minutes to read

Even a ski chairlift has been suggested for the Hauraki Gulf island.

Twyford, KiwiBuild owners Derryn Jayne and Fletcher Ross and PM Jacinda Ardern. Photo/Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

KiwiBuild: 33 complete, 967 to go by July

23 Jan, 2019 3:36pm
3 minutes to read

Can KiwiBuild finish 1000 homes by July?

John Hill, the owner of a property on Auburn St. Photo/Michael Craig

BUSINESS

'Naked man in full view': Residents fume at life next to 9-level block

23 Jan, 2019 11:48am
5 minutes to read

Life has changed markedly for these Takapuna residents.

Sailors coming this way: 2011 helmsman, Peter Burling.

BUSINESS

America's Cup syndicate hunts for rentals

22 Jan, 2019 12:03pm
2 minutes to read

The American Magic syndicate is looking for a place to stay.

BUSINESS

Creditor claims swell $10.5m in construction business collapse

21 Jan, 2019 12:22pm
3 minutes to read

New report out on ex-Hawkins business.

Tauranga ranked as one of the world's most expensive housing markets. Photo/Sonya Bateson

BUSINESS

'Obscene': Why this NZ city now outstrips Auck, London for home affordability

21 Jan, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The Bay of Plenty city outstrips London when it comes to property prices v incomes.

James Yang (right) defends himself to council officers Doug Glazebrook and Gurveer Bhandari. Photo/Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

The ugly side of Auckland's building boom

21 Jan, 2019 10:47am
7 minutes to read

Walking some of Auckland's worst streets.

REINZ December data is out. Photo/Duncan Brown

BUSINESS

December house sales hit lowest level in 7 years: REINZ

17 Jan, 2019 9:00am
2 minutes to read

REINZ has released December house sale data

QV data shows a flat market in the last quarter. Photo/Chris Loufte

BUSINESS

Swanky Auckland suburbs suffer fastest house price fall

16 Jan, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

While house values are flat, the market is predicted to 'bounce back' soon.

The home is in Allen Johnston Pl, St Johns.

BUSINESS

Tenants in $1200 per week Auckland home win $4k for leaks, faulty kitchen

15 Jan, 2019 12:02pm
4 minutes to read

Offshore, absentee landlords warned to comply with our tenancy law

Work on The Strand site in Parnell by KiwiRail.

BUSINESS

Watch: Parnell upgrade completed in $3.4b city rail revamp

15 Jan, 2019 6:41am
3 minutes to read

Another step has been completed in the Auckland railway system upgrade.

A property manager was pinged for not having two power meters at a two-flat property. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Property manager ordered to repay tenant's $5000 power bill

14 Jan, 2019 3:04pm
2 minutes to read

The tenant also waited 38 weeks to get keys for the property.

The Milford luxury apartments in Milford North Shore, marketed two years ago.

BUSINESS

$200m plans: Application for 9-level Milford block

14 Jan, 2019 9:58am
3 minutes to read

The Milford apartment plan has been reignited.

IKEA at Westfield Stratford City, London. Photo/Chris Wilkinson

BUSINESS

IKEA's NZ format, location: What could be in store

9 Jan, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

IKEA might trial smaller-format store for NZ debut.