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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

Digger din: Fletcher Living night time construction keeps residents awake

An Auckland man says he couldn't sleep for nights on end with a construction digger ripping up the footpath late at night. Video / Supplied

Auckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'

Hailed as a game-changer for the sector, put under by Callahan Innovation, owes $475,000.

Inside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA

'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.

Property Insider: How SkyCity kitchen staff scrambled to save PM’s big convention centre lunch

A basement vehicle collision cut gas to the new NZICC kitchens for 15 minutes.

'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?

Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.

'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years ago

Monday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.

'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

Wynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plans

Plans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.

Fletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividends

The sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range.

'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch house

Joe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.

Property Insider: Two projects set to launch worth $3b signal an incredible year for the industry

Ouch. Turning down an invitation to the ceremony marking the $2b Mainland event hurt.

QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreigners

CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.

No conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factor

Blockhouse Bay agent James Lu and builder Xian Fan Liu pleaded guilty to charges.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.