PremiumPremiumBusinessApartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76mUnexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.22 Jan 09:25 PM
BusinessBNZ cuts home loan fixed ratesBNZ makes triple rates cut after competitors did the same.21 Jan 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meetingTribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.14 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandWellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complexThe building has sat empty since 2019 and has been the subject of controversy.04 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJane PhareDu Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debtIt was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.30 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadershipOPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church siteA previous development fell through because of rising costs.04 Dec 09:49 PM
BusinessDu Val collapse: Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke’s rent payments endCharlotte Clarke told a court public scrutiny of the situation was 'disgusting'.03 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val receivers PwC due in court against Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke tomorrowThe case revolves around access to information and PwC escaping paying Remuera home rent.01 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessHusband remortgaged house for drugs and sex workersWhen they split up, his wife discovered his sordid secrets.28 Nov 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rejection after rejection': Two families who met at flat viewing secure house with novel approachThe couples with kids decided they weren't going to fight each other to get a place.22 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We’ve got $8.5 million in assets – can I afford to retire?OPINION: There are simple guidelines that indicate what income you can pay yourself.22 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessWhere are NZ's most undervalued houses?Some regions had 'a dead cat bounce' and others might be overdue for a resurgence.21 Nov 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartmentsThe developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.15 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessDelay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyerFMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.14 Nov 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: ‘Smelly, noisy, rickety’ claim at Vic Park; Precinct plans notifiedThe courtyard was an underutilised space where homeless people went: landlord11 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremiums under pressure: Is this the biggest question climate change poses for insurance?Climate impacts are beginning to put pressure on many Kiwis' insurance. What should NZ do?09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business successClare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDu Val collapse: Properties owned by failed developer listed for sale onlineEleven-thousand square metres of land around Auckland is up for sale.26 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandCorner property in central Whangārei generates $170k from six leasesThe Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.15 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionViaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantifiedWhat owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profitOPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costsPlus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGiant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twiceIn 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.02 Oct 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLess power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly28 Sep 04:00 PM
Banking and financeEye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.26 Sep 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding systemAppeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.26 Sep 02:45 AM
Aged careExpressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls throughThe former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.26 Sep 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionStonewood 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 Key23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'22 Sep 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBig win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property disputeLawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.19 Sep 01:00 AM