Property news

Ghost tower sale? Singaporeans may buy stalled Seascape block

Hotels are an extremely popular asset class, fetching big premiums.

90s All Black star sells his Remuera villa for over $5m

Two families went head-to-head in the auction room.

'Hey mate, you got a spare $45K?': Once-in-a-lifetime bach at dream fishing spot

Waterfront holiday home up for grabs after 26 years.

'Super pocket of Remuera': What families are willing to sacrifice to get into NZ's top school zone

OneRoof asks Bayleys agent Steve Koerber about the three most powerful words in real estate. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Lower rents without the frills: 297 new Auckland units finished

A four-piece band has already formed at the pavilion. No swimming pool or gym is offered.

Inside Auckland’s push to turn big data into a truly ‘smart’ city

Solar-powered SmartBeam shelters already give late-night commuters phone charging.

Gary Blick: Five council decisions driving Auckland’s economy

Council spending equals only about 3% of Auckland's regional GDP.

Viv Beck: Midtown’s $10b transformation takes shape around NZICC

More than $10b in public and private projects are reshaping Auckland's midtown.

'Unacceptable': National lays official complaint with TVNZ over Parliament incident; TVNZ hits back

National alleges TVNZ staff tried to pressure MP; TVNZ says it has 'different view'.

War in Iran gives new fuel to a tax debate in Australia

New York Times: Australia faces pressure for gas windfall tax as households’ bills jump.

Fiji Airways boss bullish as more Kiwis say ‘bula’ and dodge Middle East chaos

'We are the happiest airline in the world': How Fiji Airways boss handles a chaotic world.

Opinion: Becoming a KC should mean more than the ability to charge $1500 an hour

OPINION: The rank should speak about what is valued and expected in the legal profession.

NZ hop farmers work to brew new markets abroad

Thirsty Americans enjoy NZ hops in their beers, but the US market is now harder to access.

Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source

Meta plans to cut about 8000 staff and leave thousands of roles vacant.

The unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk’s latest legal feud

Washington Post: Court files expose texts of Musk mocking Bezos as 'a bit of a tool'.

$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlines

Airlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.

‘The gall’: Govt advertises for U16 social media sheriff before bill hits Parliament

PLUS: Most Australian under-16s are still on social media, regulator says.

Why NZ stocks are so detached from booming US markets

US consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level in a key survey's 74-year history.

Job boost: $100m Waikato steel plant a 'game-changer'

Locals fear more emissions and traffic, while iwi back strict conditions.

Editorial: To hold or hike – RBNZ stuck between rock and hard place

OPINION: Inflation is already higher than expected and will climb further with the war.

Matthew Hooton: National to campaign against Ardern’s 2021 record

OPINION: War, oil prices and inflation have undermined the “back on track” message.

Businesses unconcerned about consequences of NZ failing to uphold its end of the India FTA

Industry groups welcome Labour's backing of the India trade deal at the eleventh hour.

Market close: NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,884.93, down 60.67 points or 0.47%.