Markets with MadisonWhy foreign investment is falling globallyAnd what the OECD says economies should do about it.09 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProject Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plantTwo ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.01 May 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$2.2 billion Wētā Digital deal described as terrible for UnityThe collapse of a $2.2b deal for VFX software leaves Wellywood more powerful than ever.22 Apr 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New ZealandThe investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.14 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandGovt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'09 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land dealLINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.08 Apr 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farmPerfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.27 Mar 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHoliday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park leaseLease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.27 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$1.4b sale: Singaporeans want to quit five NZ mallsA non-management stake in five NZ malls with $2.37b annual sales is on the market.15 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere new supermarkets have opened and might rise soonWhere are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.06 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTwo ministers clear giant $96m Hamilton purchase, new hub plannedBig new commercial hub and logistics centre is planned.29 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDark centres, bright future: Goodman Property Trust eyes expansion'Investment in data centres is a big deal around the world but not in New Zealand': CEO.25 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWatch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'22 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMurder on the dancefloor? Watchdog could kill $113m DJ software dealThe Commerce Commission has issued an unusually pointed update.08 Feb 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIkea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footageAbout 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.17 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBiggest foreign investment deals of 2023Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMalaysian company fined after $50m Parnell land splurgeBusiness cops penalty and hopes to start building terraced apartments next year.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$100m-plus funeral/burial sector deal wins consentThe vendor has national operations in the funeral sector and is listed on the ASX.31 Oct 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentThrough the mill: $11m 'fire sale' for closed Tasman paper plantAbout 160 workers were made redundant when the mill closed in 2021.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recoveryChip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed house-buyer loses bankruptcy strikeout in $756k disputeWarnings for would-be buyers who renege.02 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop law firm cautioned after ‘workaround’ advice led to foreign investment law breachesThe foreign investment watchdog said it was concerned by the law firm's approach.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very privileged': New York tax fraudster forced to sell luxury Kiwi vineyardA judge said it was unfortunate Rath had 'crossed a line' by engaging in illegal activity.17 Sep 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment‘All but die’: US firm questions Kiwi tech's $113m offshore sale, OIO again delays decisionThe Commerce Commission is also looking into the deal.03 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentRoger Partridge: Seeking Ireland’s secretsOPINION: Few countries feel so similar as New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland.05 Jul 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rental properties, nurses' pay, EVs and farm emissionsOPINION: Also letters on Kennedy Pt Marina, intellect, heating, and the harbour bridge.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionF&P Healthcare cleared for $275m land deal, 104ha expansionThe new site will be a second R&D and manufacturing campus to grow operations.31 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentIkea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more landMinisterial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.03 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhy drinks giant Coca-Cola is buying up Mt Wellington homes to demolishUS giant clears way for expansion of its Auckland headquarters.02 May 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMicrosoft wins consent to buy 6.5ha for $180m NZ data centreNew centre will provide 50 full-time equivalent jobs.30 Mar 04:38 AM
TelecommunicationsOrcon Group-2degrees merger clears final hurdle with OIO approvalThe two companies will combine operations by June 1 and be known as 2degrees.29 Apr 05:40 AM
InvestmentOIO approves Austrian aristocrat's farm purchase for forestry conversionThe aristocrat has been given approval to buy another farm in NZ to plant pine trees on.01 Apr 03:16 AM
AgribusinessGisborne farm leader rallies against carbon sink fears"If the farm goes, so does the school" - Toby Williams, Federated Farmers.18 Mar 12:00 AM