PremiumPremiumEmploymentNZ added the population of Taranaki in 2023 - what does that mean for interest rates?New Stats NZ data shows unprecedented levels of migration continue in both directions.15 Feb 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhy convention centre cost Fletcher Building chief Ross Taylor his job'Diabolical' - fire, Covid, rising steel prices, mould, replacing steel, new contractors.15 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailDownbeat data points to easing inflation, less pressure on RBNZ to hike ratesSubdued consumer prices, card spending and housing data will give RBNZ pause for thought.14 Feb 03:23 AM
ConstructionFletcher Building shares plunge as it makes $120m loss, CEO and chair resignDividend cut: Million-plus KiwiSaver investors indirectly affected.13 Feb 07:46 PM
New Zealand'It is not easy': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors still searching for new homes a year on'Every time it rained I put headphones on and listened to 'Here Comes the Sun'.'13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Bombshell decision on 40-level tower; what's wrong with airport's new carpark?What's everyone really talking about in property? It's all here in one place.13 Feb 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandWhy Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamedThe former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.09 Feb 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auctionA buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.09 Feb 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat Fletcher Building might declare in half-year result next weekGearing could be at the top end of the range and dividends to shareholders could drop.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland car yard struck by vandals again as owner fears for futureAli Faqeeri has been left to front the bill again over a smashed windshield.08 Feb 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No idea how to look after a house': Bad tenants 'ruining' it for others'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'08 Feb 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Living hell': Owners of The Ridge apartments try to sell entire buildingSeven-level block with 60 car parks advertised 'as is': apartment owners try to exit.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: The incapacity of development capacityOPINION: Current methods make it hard to zone sufficient land for development.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCompass Homes Franklin in liquidation, creditors want moneyGrant Reynolds appointed. He is also the liquidator of other Compass building businesses.07 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandBuilder threatens to liquidate rather than pay $16k fine, claims buyerBuilder denies the accusation, but the home buyers claim directors have done it before.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodusOwners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plansBusiness people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.03 Feb 09:00 PM
EconomyResidential building consents fall from all-time highJust 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.02 Feb 01:11 AM
New Zealand'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plansA meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.01 Feb 11:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & ThompsonLatest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.01 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandMSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'01 Feb 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks questionA subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.01 Feb 12:55 AM
Official Cash RateAnnual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.31 Jan 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': Kāinga Ora tenants singled out over crime complaintsKaianga Ora tenants are not responsible for all crime, say advocates.31 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by councilImmigration NZ urging overstayer tenants to make contact to look for best way forward.31 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandSkyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Perfect storm': Built hundreds of new homes, now ceased trading'The company hasn't made a sale for 12 months' - Garry Shuttleworth.31 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin prepares for 10pc population increase over next 30 yearsDunedin is preparing housing developments for a sustainable future.30 Jan 09:47 PM
Construction'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenantsA state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.30 Jan 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costlyInvestigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.29 Jan 04:00 PM