Wealthy Americans are preparing for a potential doomsday by buying property in New Zealand.

Unusual feature of new $15m heritage apartment project revealed

Auckland's worsening housing affordability could be eased by freeing up more development land, one business leader says.

Auckland has gone from the world's fifth least affordable city to its fourth, now behind Hong Kong, Sydney and Vancouver as the least accessible housing market.

Giapo, Auckland's radical icecream business, is on the move.

Peter Alexander, chief executive of NZX listed landlord Stride Property, is optimistic about the upcoming general election.

Connal Townsend, Property Council chief executive, gives his take on the year ahead.

A community action group says big opposition to a retirement village in Devonport hasn't stopped the council granting consent.

Some Devonport residents opposed Ryman Healthcare's proposed retirement village that would provide accommodation for up to 400 people.

Helen O'Sullivan, chief executive of Ockham Residential, gives her take on the year ahead. What is 2017 looking like for your business? 2017

Wellington rents jumped 9.8 per cent annually while Auckland's rose only 3 per cent, falling slightly last month, according to the latest stats.

While some projects are cancelled, work has begun to convert a 17-level office block in to apartments.

Latest figures show Auckland's growth rate halving over past 12 months and insiders expect further slowing in 2017.

The Kaikoura earthquake badly hit tourism spending in the region but national figures are brighter.

Consent has been granted for an application from a Thai business to acquire an interest in the towering Metropolis in Auckland's CBD.

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New apartments, construction of the five-star $200 million hotel, offices and transformed streetscapes: The urban renewal of Auckland's waterfront in 2017.

Scott Pritchard, Precinct Properties' chief executive, gives his take on the year ahead.

Housing a bus terminal is a requirement of SkyCity Auckland's resource consent.

The luxurious Helena Bay Lodge in Northland has been named the world's best new hotel.

Law changes are planned to clean up the country's $50 billion apartment sector, dogged by disputes, power struggles and financial issues.

Difficult lending conditions cited in cancellation of apartments project.

A proposal to move Auckland's intercity bus depot from the CBD to Manukau has enraged a public transport users' organisation.

WATCH: Inside Warren and Mahoney's new headquarters in the revamped Mason Bros. Building.

An entity associated with Gary Paykel of Fisher & Paykel fame bought the Waiheke Island property.

Auckland Council's new property boss looks to the UK for ideas for Super City.

Chambers & Station, a heritage apartment project in Mt Eden, has brought a new use to old buildings.

The New Zealand Herald's readership - in print and online - continues to rise, with readership growing for the 4th consecutive survey period.

Vendors expecting high prices has been cited as the reason half of properties at a major Auckland auction didn't sell under the hammer.

Disappointment has been expressed that a revamped supermarket built in Mt Eden did not have residences attached to its development.