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Inside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?

In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.

Wayne Brown calls on Chris Bishop to stop 'dopey mandate' on housing intensification

Chris Bishop said he will respond soon to the Auckland Mayor's request.

'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea store

The framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.

Property Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new job

How to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?

Fast-track bill: Shane Jones fires up over 'Nimbys' hobbling the economy

Aquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.

Multi-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau marae

What we know about the four projects so far.

Wairoa legend to take big dig energy to national excavator finals

Thomas Perston says it's not just about digging holes.

$3m not yet due to Eke Panuku for ex-council HQ The CAB

Allan Young says he's very comfortable with the contractual obligations.

Fletcher Building calls in the consultants as chairman quits

Leaked letters reveal attempts to assuage shareholder concerns with one-on-one meetings.

'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta

Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.

Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down

Retail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.

'Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gate

It’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.

Amazon's new Auckland building held up due to stormwater plans

The building of Amazon's first new data centre in Auckland has been delayed.

'Many failed companies': Builder who owed $350,000 in tax off to prison

Stephen Foley managed to shave several months off the amount of time he'll be behind bars.

Two ministers clear giant $96m Hamilton purchase, new hub planned

Big new commercial hub and logistics centre is planned.

Business confidence glass half-full, but construction and retail tumble

Retail and construction take a dive in latest ANZ Business Outlook survey.