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'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon

Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair

It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket

New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy

Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.

Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'

Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.

North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits

Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally

The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.

Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season

A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.

On The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 years

In the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.

The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day

Plus the big investors behind the private project.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter

OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

Housing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stock

Some Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.

70 jobs lost as Body Shop NZ goes into liquidation, closes final stores

Body Shop NZ had 16 stores across New Zealand.

Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company

New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.