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Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Real estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures

House keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.

Biggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viability

Backers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.

The Trump presidential library would be a giant tower of grift

Critics warn the project blends a presidential library with luxury real estate.

Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.

US firm wins consent for $650m takeover of Wellington parts trader

Americans spotted growth in the Kiwi car parts trading business founded in 2004.

Auckland leading housing recovery in latest building consents

Where are some of Auckland's biggest projects? Two lists here show a huge intensity push.

Selling a Parnell townhouse for $150,000 seen as best deal

Townhouse owners fear costs from a ground rent review by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa.

Property Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freight

Calder Stewart has built 750,000sq m of new buildings for $1.5b-plus in last three years.