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'The idea was to design an artificial sky' - architect Gordon Moller on new SkyCity hotel

New hotel opens today, offering 303 rooms and with an initial 65 staff.

Households’ loan arrears may have peaked but tougher times likely for businesses

Around 465,000 people are behind on their payment obligations.

Heart disease killed Queenstown hotel developer Kevin Carlin

Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. No official inquiry is necessary.

Business confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’

"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."

New home consents fall to levels last seen five years ago

Consents for building new homes were down 24% annually.

Banned director tried running new company while on home detention

Case is first known time a director in this position wasn't in jail or bankrupt, IRD says.

Meta to pay $1.4bn to settle Texas facial recognition complaint

FT: Facebook accused of gathering data from photos, videos without informed consent.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

Property Insider: Auckland a Yimby city; art in new hotel; Mt Roskill's Soho Hotel opens

'Auckland... has become a test case for housing deregulation,' the Economist says.

100% Pure New Zealand turns 25 - what’s next?

The marketing slogan has attracted controversy and praise.

Fletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fire

The two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.

Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro gets new owner

Kyle Anderson has bought the bar and says he's looking forward to a new Chapel chapter.

Opinion: Why KiwiSaver needs a facelift now

Opinion: Why should 4% should be the new minimum, and are employers being sneaky?

Golden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30m

Cement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.

Bargain shopping at Auckland Airport: Another decision looms over duty-free operator

Seven contenders named by travel retail specialist as long-term sole provider.

US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn

Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.