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Builder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rain

He told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.

Retirement village residents get $9900 bill for complaining

Advocate says he's 'extremely disappointed at the apparent lack of fairness'.

'Where's my son's $75,000?': Refund plea in Auckland housing scheme

More than 50 buyers are owed money from the planned development.

Sold: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's Hillary block at Belmont to Summerset

The deal is different from the hapū's arrangement with Ryman Healthcare.

NZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swells

Market in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.

Auckland buyers owed $2.03m for homes never built, land not even bought

'We need a law change in NZ to protect young, first-time home buyers' - insolvency expert.

Valocity to change valuation system after ComCom investigates complaints

Concern business was removing the ability of valuers to compete, consumers paying more.

Failed partial takeover sparks litigation: Empire v Vital

Vital wants $214,000 from Empire for expenses it says it incurred after the failed deal.

Construction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a year

Construction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.

Ryman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homes

A new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.

Buyers shun retirement village luxury: 69% unsold despite chauffeur, executive chef

What does new Australian-born CEO Suzanne Dvorak have to say about the lack of sales?

Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated

Winners recognised at celebration of best civil infrastructure.

Big blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year

'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.

Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.

Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations

It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.

Ikea, $458m ditched Vero sale, renting and pets: property boss

Three topics put to the boss after a 218% turnaround in half-year result to September 30.