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'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession

Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.

Unconsented building work non-disclosure sees agents fined $18,000

Three Barfoot & Thompson agents pleaded guilty to unsatisfactory conduct in the case.

Du Val court hearing pencilled in

Judge this week will be considering PwC’s application for information in the case.

Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project

Liquidator expects no loss to customers.

Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report

Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.

Brand new $275,000 truck repaired nine times since May, owner depressed

Man has turned away earthmoving jobs because the truck is always in the workshop.

McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans

Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.

'State of shock' - vendors v agent who gave keys to buyer before settlement

Parmar gave keys to the purchaser the day before settlement without the vendors' consent.

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.

‘Challenging picture’: 461,000 borrowers behind on their payments

Payment deficits are expected to track higher yet as Kiwis head into Christmas.

Retirement village dispute: Race, gender prejudice cited, residents lost

Fight over weekly fees charged by the operator had morphed into something else: decision

New home building consents fell in October

Major fall in Wellington's new home consents, but other regions also took hits.

Spotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeup

Clients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.