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Auckland house listings buck national trend

The number of houses for sale around the country has fallen sharply except in Auckland, where listings jumped 17 per cent year-on-year.

Are you breaking the office 'love laws'?

Valentine's Day is a chance to celebrate love but amorous punters are warned to err on the side of caution when it comes to the workplace.

March the month to move house

Busiest month of the year to move house looms.

Building activity levels picked to peak

The longest, strongest construction sector growth phase in this country's history will peak soon but activity levels will still remain high for some time.

Gear Monday: Oppo R9s smartphone

The Oppo R9s has been billed as the "iPhone killer", but with so much competition on the market, it'll need a killer price point.

No confirmation Henderson mall sold

Speculation that Westfield WestCity has been sold hasn't been confirmed by the mall's Australian owner.

Jamie's Italian still on the cards for NZ

New Zealand may still get a taste of Jamie Oliver with the celebrity chef saying he hasn't scrapped plans to open restaurants here after difficulties in Australia.

Tax warning for holiday rentals

New Zealand's tourism boom means it can be lucrative to rent out property but owners need to do their homework or could get stung.

Demand for lambs' wool lacking

New Zealand lamb wool prices continued to decline at this week's auction amid lacklustre demand during the peak production period. The

Lewis Road's latest craze - chocolate liqueur

Lewis Road Creamery is branching out with its latest product.

Accountant to pay over $1m to investors

Auckland accountant Mark Withers was found liable under the Fair Trading Act for misleading and deceptive conduct.

Watson's Auckland estate for sale

Tenders close later this month for the 33ha Auckland farm owned by multi-millionaire Eric Watson.

$22m leak bill could go higher - analyst

All Metlifecare retirement villages are being reviewed after four villages were found to have watertightness issues.

The business of bulking up

New Zealand's exercise industry is growing to be worth about $494 million, and experts say it hasn't hit its peak yet.

20 years of working out

Five days a week, for the past 30 years, the 73-year-old has been going to YMCA Auckland City Fitness, and he can't speak highly enough of it.

Leaks force elderly out of units

Retirement giant Metlifecare has been hit by leaky building issues at four villages, and some elderly residents have had to leave their homes.

Buying time: City house values slip

Auckland and Hamilton house values are not only rising more slowly, but they are now dropping in some parts of the city.

Boosting through the streets of Auckland

Power to Pedal founder Eddie Jack explains where his tour company sits within the crowded tourism industry.