BusinessMcMansions back and bigger than everNew American homes were bigger than ever last year, according to data from the US Census Bureau.27 Feb 01:40 AM
OpinionAnne GibsonAuckland tower makes bold statementLove or hate the idea of Precinct Properties' 36-level, $550 million downtown Auckland waterfront skyscraper, let's get the negatives out of the way first.25 Feb 05:50 PM
Freight and logisticsTower deal boost for rail linkAuckland Council and commercial landlord Precinct Properties have struck a deal to allow the City Rail Link tunnels to run beneath a $550 million, 36-level downtown office and shopping tower.25 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCity Rail Link's waterfront tunnelsA big step forward in the City Rail Link project has been announced, revealing details of underground tunnels built near the waterfront.24 Feb 10:07 PM
BusinessAuckland's $550m city tower unveiledDetails of a new $550m tower for downtown Auckland have been released - the deal to build means one of the last City Rail Link hurdles has been cleared.24 Feb 08:34 PM
PropertyParty time for buyer of Waikato businessWaikato’s biggest party and events hire business based at Te Rapa near Hamilton and with a trading legacy of 27 years is up for sale.24 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailFour NZ Westfield malls to be soldASX listed Scentre Group, with nine Westfield-branded malls in New Zealand, intends to sell four of its big centres here.24 Feb 01:30 AM
InvestmentCourt: Blue Chip lawyer didn't cause loss"Negligent" advice from a Tauranga law firm did not cause a Blue Chip investor's $90,000 loss, the Supreme Court has unanimously decided.18 Feb 10:05 PM
BusinessWarning as property firm hit by scamPip Smit of the Bay of Plenty's Beachrentals.net.nz was unhappy to discover his Trade Me advertisement to rent a Beach property had been copied and put on to another website.16 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionIndustry chief welcomes house factoryAn industry chief has welcomed the new Matrix house-building factory in Trentham.16 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionNZ market set to buoy Fletcher resultRising New Zealand commercial and house-building could buoy this week's Fletcher Building result as analysts highlighted domestic activity as a big profit driver.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSyndicate investors suffer $25m lossesInvestors in nine property syndicates that have so far lost $25 million say related-party loans and mismanagement may have contributed to their financial woes.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertyFletcher revamped HQ for sale and leasebackFletcher Building is redeveloping its 2.2ha Penrose head office campus which it is offering for sale subject to a 20-year leaseback agreement.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertyCoopers Creek vineyard property for sale and leasebackThe property encompassing Coopers Creek’s vineyard at 601 State Highway 16, Huapai in West Auckland, is for sale with a lease arrangement providing for the continued operation of the winery and vineyard by the current owners.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertyInfrastructure projects help fuel capital's boomThe value of building and construction activity in Wellington is expected to grow by 38 per cent from 2012 to 2019, according to a National Construction Pipeline report compiled by the Building Research Association (BRANZ) and Pacifecon (NZ) Ltd.13 Feb 04:00 PM