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News snippets from the Far North

Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.

Kāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in Northland

Kāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.

New home consents up in November but down 12% annually

House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.

The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say

The bill is slammed as 'dangerous', while warnings sounded of Act ideology entrenchment.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts

Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.

Why Kiwis are moving to Sydney: Gracen Luka's career & Bondi beach lifestyle

Discover why Kiwis like Gracen Luka are choosing Sydney for career growth and lifestyle, from Bondi Beach to building communities. Video / Carson Bluck

Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby

Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market

Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.

Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again

OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'

Opinion: The deal to solve Auckland’s infrastructure crisis

OPINION: We can catch up with our global peers – so let’s get on with it.

Green Building Council chief plans to bike less, run more

'I'll be camping in Aotearoa’s beautiful great outdoors. Wish us luck and sunny days.'

Empire Capital's Paula Herbert on what's next for the business

Holidaying in the Bay of Islands helps us 'look ahead with clarity and excitement'.

Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music

Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.

Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson

'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year

Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.