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Sold to PAG: New Wynyard Quarter offices, no sale price declared
New Wynyard Quarter building is nearing completion, sold well before One NZ shifts in.

Hong Kong Jockey Club pays $625k for Savabeel colt at Karaka
The colt, from Trelawney Stud, will be trained in Australia before heading to Hong Kong.

Russian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials say
Evidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.

Hong Kong investor buys 120-lot Hobsonville Point site for $9.2m
Only Singaporeans and Australians can buy our residential property without clearance.

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year
Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.

Room Check: What it's like to stay at the famous, five-star Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Princess Diana stayed there, and now so have I.

Hong Kong 2025: The ultimate destination for travellers and trendsetters
The perfect destination for both a one-stop holiday, or a much-needed stopover.

Does Cathay Pacific's Business Class beat Premium Economy?
How do they compare when flying to Hong Kong?

Economy Class vs Business Class: How does Cathay Pacific rate?
Review: One journey to the UK, two flights, two cabin classes.

Couple banned for life from Cathay Pacific over seat recline row
Social media video triggers debate on passenger rights.

Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key

HSBC hit by surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults
Financial Times: Bank has more than $4.8bn in exposure to defaulted loans in Hong Kong.

Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.

Property Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roof
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.

$458m sale of Auckland’s Vero tower ditched: Year’s biggest property deal off
Skyscraper deal gets flushed after Hong Kong suitors don't progress.

Hero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong Kong
Nigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.

Man caught trying to smuggle 104 live snakes - in his pants
The man went through the 'nothing to declare' line when heading into mainland China.

NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.

'Like in the movies': Engine fault forces Hong Kong-bound Air NZ flight to turn back
A spokeswoman for Air New Zealand confirmed the pilots jettisoned fuel.