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Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court

Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?

Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned

Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

Wellington real estate agent's $200,000 loss after market shift

The agent lost the money on a newly built townhouse.

Urgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economy

Timutimu calls for urgent investment in Tairāwhiti’s roading infrastructure, environment.

Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor

Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.

Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record

Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.

Strengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents

'A cost-effective solution,' says council; works to extend bridge life to 50 years.

'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed

Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.

Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index

Developer to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.

'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed

Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.

Downed tools leave Auckland's Seascape an empty shell

The Detail: A feud between builder and developer has brought work on Seascape to a halt.

Casino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?

Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?

JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth

Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.

Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes

Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.

Home-building trend remains soft, new house consents fall 22%

High interest rates and increased costs drive softness in the new home consent data.