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Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme

"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.

Kathmandu confident 'darkest days' behind company amid $5.5 million loss

KMD Brands says it is "cautiously optimistic" and will turn a profit in the second half.

Almost-finished townhouses up for mortgagee sale

"Normally, they would wait for titles to be issued and pre-sales to settle" - Kellow.

Jarden brief: The leading outperforming stocks

Pacific Edge saw the biggest increase in the markets yesterday, its stock climbed up 2.2%.

Simon Bridges' $3.9m Tauranga home flops at auction

Politician's family home still on the market - but at a fixed price.

Tuaropaki buys Vinoptima Estate, wine 'lake' not included

Gisborne area boutique winery founded by prominent vintner Nick Nobilo has been sold.

Mainzeal liquidations: $111m of claims 'admitted'

Liquidators can't say when they will finish the work.

FMA moves against Longhorn fund forecasting 50pc return

Watchdog places interim stop order on the scheme.

Takapuna land sale defended, leaders angry at critics of $400m scheme

Board was equally divided so chair used his casting vote to carry the deal.

Jarden brief: Consumer confidence continues to fall as does NZ company earnings

The NZX 50 finished Tuesday's trading session up 0.2 per cent, closing at 12,204.7 points.

Why beer, wine and spirits are set to become more expensive

Beer, wine and spirits are set to face price hikes as inflation continues to bite.

Watch: Max Key moves bungalow to make way for relocated second home

'I really feel I've made a turning point in my career. I'm proud of the work' - Max Key.

Modular thinking at Hobsonville Point: Building houses 20% cheaper, months faster

The places are 20 per cent cheaper than current construction costs.

$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site

A $33.2 million carparking site in Takapuna's heart has been sold for a secret sum.

The teen Kiwi entrepreneur whose tech firm taps into crypto space - and still goes to school

16-year-old has carved out personalised school programme to work around his business.

Waiheke locals fight against 50th helicopter pad on island

Anti-chopper group says site 'less than 1km' from ferries and sits above popular beach.

Gisborne farm leader rallies against carbon sink fears

"If the farm goes, so does the school" - Toby Williams, Federated Farmers.

Financier couple plan luxury Ōmaha resort near pā site

Cultural values assessment from an iwi perspective means some matters are unresolved.