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Here's what's new and exciting in world-class Waikato

Experiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.

New multi-billion-dollar Auckland village planned

Marutūāhu had given the planned village the name Maungārongo.

Has inflation peaked? New data to reveal how high cost of living has risen

Consumer price index data for the September quarter will provide insight into inflation.

Woman's new home build hit with extra $213k bill as costs rise

The woman quickly realised the fixed prices quoted were far too good to be true.

Australians buy Eke Panuku land to expand Dress Smart

Plans have been done in consultation with Eke Panuku: Lendlease.

Huge new meditation centre rises at Ihumātao

Up to 500 people can be at the premises at any one time.

Focus: Theft victims taking tracking down offenders into their own hands

Apprentice carpenter Braden Barker took tracking down the person who stole tools from his car into his own hands, but says police were unable to arrest the man when he tracked him down. Video / NZ Herald

The 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDL

Crown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.

Villa Maria estate loss 'a travesty', Sir George Fistonich says

"Once the bulldozers are there, this asset will be lost forever," vineyard founder says.

Goodman Property Trust's $635.7m real estate push sets 19-year record

"Businesses need more stock than what they have traditionally held," says CEO.

Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers

Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.

'Give us back our views': 'Giant mound' of dirt angers residents

The developer says the sand mound is temporary but will be replaced with higher buildings.

Crane numbers drop, housing push sets Auckland record

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have fewer cranes than in February.

Retirement village planned for $90m Remuera site

"We don't want this to be a confrontational process," says local agent Grant Dickson.

From amputations to electrocutions: How dangerous are NZ construction sites?

Construction remains hazardous despite efforts to make it safer.

$400m Auckland retirement chain sale?

The business has run villages for more than 30 years and is locally owned.