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Biggest fine of the year: Real estate agent hit with $10,000 penalty for misuse of vendor funds

"If I have made any mistake, I am happy to do anything to rectify it," Lillian Chen said.

Nadine Higgins: My dirty little financial secret

The financial blind spot most advisers don’t like to talk about.

Potential home buyers lost $30k deposit, realtor fined

Auckland realtor Sudesh Kumar was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.

Remuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scam

Judge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.

'Delivered with heart': Award blockbuster for University of Auckland

Uni property boss Simon Neale called 'a catalyst for change'. He won a leadership prize.

Matthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong role

OPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.

Green finance meets 'woke banking' debate

The ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.

Argosy profit nearly doubles as chairman backs quake reform

Government reforms will reduce unnecessary compliance costs, CEO Peter Mence says.

Costco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury store

Costco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.

Residents oppose plans for 9-level purple apartment block, The Kubrick, in wealthy Auckland suburb

It could be much worse. Plan change 120 means area zoned for 15 levels, opponents admit.

Property Insider: Beachcroft gets new builder: Seascape, Du Val good news? Southern Cross at Epsom

Nervous buyers of a big Onehunga block have been told they will be settling soon.

Mortgagee sales jump: One agent has listed 37 distressed properties

New Zealand’s distressed sale listings have nearly tripled in recent months.

Vital seeks $220m to bring management in-house

Units will be sold at a 9.5% discount to Friday's trading price to encourage buyers.

Finance Minister responds to worst unemployment rates in a decade

With pressure mounting on households, Willis explains how the Government plans to balance growth and restraint. Video / Herald Now

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

Downer NZ costs down, pushes up profit

From rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.