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'Swiftest rise in a decade' as cost of building a new home soars

Steep surge in costs with no relenting anticipated for the rest of the year.

Family feud: Son dupes parents in property purchase

The couple took their son to court after learning their home wasn't really theirs.

Auckland area's 41 best new, refurbished buildings

All up, architects won prizes for 41 area projects - the work was seen as outstanding.

Three parties oppose new $50m supermarket liquor sale

Herne Bay has many other liquor outlets, but also schools and parks, opponents say.

New study reveals NZ retirement village numbers and trends

The sector continues to see expansion.

Housing downturn sees retirement village stocks slump

"As silly as it was going high, it's just as silly going low," says RVA president.

Supermarket land wars: No more anti-competitive caveats

'Duopoly was allowed to silently wage anti-competitive land wars on one another.' - Clark.

Watch: 134-unit Auckland apartment block finished five months early

Spoiler alert: how this builder managed to avoid the Gib crisis. Look and learn.

Tenants from hell fined $12,900: Dog urine ruins rental house carpet

Total of 16 walls were damaged, hallways were sprayed with graffiti.

Cockroach infestation: Tenant to pay landlord after leaving property unlivable

Cockroaches were found in cupboards, under the carpet and in the oven.

Why new $50m supermarket in NZ's wealthiest suburb isn't selling alcohol

Staff told customers it might be 'a couple of weeks' before a liquor licence is granted.

Concern over caveats registered on title of troubled Ormiston property

Caveats potentially put blocks between the developer and all the home buyers.

Inside new $50m supermarket opening in NZ's wealthiest suburb

New store features discounted Dom Perignon and polished concrete floors.

'Heavy-handed': Application to put Propellor Property Investments into liquidation

Tax is at the heart of the move against the Christchurch-headquartered business.

Gib crisis: Call for Fletcher chairman to resign

Strongly-worded letter sent to directors, calling for them all to stand again.

Gib crisis: Container Door gets 'overwhelming response'

Imported board more expensive than Gib, won't arrive till September.