The CountryReality check: Nut cropsNut crops tend to appeal to lifestyle-block owners because they are less "hands-on" than many perishable crops24 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryAfter 150 years, family farm is on the marketIn real estate terms, the picturesque Hawkes Bay farm known as Gwavas Station is close to unique.13 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryLoan one challenge too manyJanette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.06 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryCrafar farm bidder withdraws, new offer on the tableUBNZ Funds Management has pulled out of the running to purchase the Crafar farms, after it its bid failed the 'good character test'.26 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryGovt turns down Crafar farms bidThe Government has turned down Hong Kong listed Natural Dairy NZ's controversial bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms from receivers in a deal thought to be worth about $200 million.22 Dec 04:39 AM
Rural PropertyBirnie's luxury coastal farm up for saleOne of NZ's most expensive northern farms is for sale.14 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural PropertySales lowest in yearsAuckland is patchy, and elsewhere it's worse. Everywhere, demand is measly in a buyers' market. Bruce Morris reports.12 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural PropertyTide's out on capital gainMany coastal areas were not included in our QV tables because sales volumes were so low, explains Bruce Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural Property<i>Bruce Morris:</i> Time is on your sideIf owning coastal money is your dream, the time could be right to buy, but putting your money in the bank will give a better financial return, says Bruce Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM