BusinessSFO probe of Metropolis turns up nothingThe former building manager of luxury high-rise apartment tower Metropolis says a Serious Fraud Office inquiry has found nothing untoward.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors divided over sale of squareAuckland councillors are divided on the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland, but voted 14-7 today to approve in principle the disposal of the land worth upwards of $60 million to Precinct Properties.15 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandCity square could be soldAuckland councillors will tomorrow consider the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland for a mall.14 May 02:16 AM
EmploymentGoodman Property boosts profit 72pcGiant listed landlord Goodman Property Trust pushed up annual after-tax profit 72.1 per cent, making $134.1 million in the year to March 31.13 May 09:15 PM
PropertyThink-big spaces rare opportunityA Wiri industrial subdivision is being developed for companies struggling to find well-located leased premises that cater for heavy manufacturing activities or that provide sufficient yard space.13 May 05:00 PM
PropertySplash out close to events centreAbuilding leased to an Irish pub near Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre and close to a planned whitewater attraction called Wero will be auctioned next Thursday, providing a prime opportunity for investors.13 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWarning on 'low-ball' land grabA lawyer has warned Auckland property owners about selling their real estate to public bodies, saying "low-ball" valuations are depriving people of the real estate's true worth.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCricket gets hit for high-riseThe No 2 ground and cricket pitch at Eden Park will be replaced with residential and commercial buildings of up to nine storeys.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew plan for downtown AucklandAuckland Council is in talks to privatise a section of QEII Square as part of a $300m redevelopment by Precinct Properties of the Downtown Shopping Centre, say sources.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBid for 'people's wharf'Mystery businessmen want to replace the Cloud with commercial buildings. In exchange they'd upgrade the ferry terminal and transform the harbourfront 'pigsty'.07 May 05:13 PM
BusinessDeveloper named in finance caseA previously unnamed defendant in the latest failed finance company case can now be identified as a Auckland property developer.07 May 12:30 AM
PropertyA-grade office units at Ascot ParkTwo substantial office units occupied by multinational tenants in the Ascot Office Park in Greenlane are up for tender as part of Bayleys' latest Greater Auckland portfolio.06 May 05:00 PM
BusinessBayswater plan meets mixed reactionThe first glimpse of what four-storey apartments could look like in the proposed Bayswater Marina Village has drawn a mixed reaction from North Shore residents.06 May 05:00 PM
Aged careMaori leases land for retirement villageLocal hapu Ngati Whatua Orakei now says it isn't selling a prime piece of Auckland waterfront land to retirement village operator Ryman - it's only leasing it.02 May 02:00 AM
WorldLondon's crown jewels shineIf you wanted to tell the story of the credit crunch and its aftermath in a single building, the recent history of banking giant HSBC's gleaming headquarters at London's Canary Wharf could be a good example.01 May 05:00 PM
BusinessDeveloper dreams of tallest US tower in ChicagoGarrett Kelleher, the Irish developer trying to restore Chicago's status as home to the tallest building in the US, has one last chance to keep his dream alive.01 May 01:50 AM
AgribusinessFarmer sits on $13.6m land profitA large chunk of residential land for sale will enable the building of hundreds of new homes as the Auckland Council tries to solve the city's housing crisis.30 Apr 07:00 PM
Freight and logisticsInter(Sky)City? Maybe not anymoreSkyCity Entertainment Group wants Auckland's InterCity Coachlines station out of its casino headquarters.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PropertyThree-in-one site set for hotel spin-offThree retail properties in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, that are likely to benefit substantially from the construction of a new five-star hotel across the road, are for sale.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PropertyAA makes room for driven buyerAn AA vehicle-testing station is about to vacate a large business mixed-use zone site in central Onehunga, offering a range of options for a new owner.29 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionBeachfront project labelled a let-downA big new Takapuna beachfront development started a few weeks ago has left an Auckland councillor unimpressed28 Apr 05:00 PM
