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‘Sales declined significantly’: Barfoot & Thompson on December residential trade

'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'

Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruit

Outlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.

75% of completed units in new $450m village unsold: Summerset

Just 25% of units finished at new St Johns village are under contract: 75% unsold so far.

Hong Kong investor buys 120-lot Hobsonville Point site for $9.2m

Only Singaporeans and Australians can buy our residential property without clearance.

Brics expands as Indonesia becomes full member

Indonesia’s bid to join the bloc has been approved.

Six media bosses, five questions: 'The grimmest, most intense and sad work we’ve ever done'

Media CEO: 'Advertising market has changed faster than any of us could have anticipated.'

'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee

'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'

What business travellers want this year

Global study is good news for airlines and hotels.

Market close: Flat day on the sharemarket as energy stocks continue strong trading

There was continued interest in Contact and Mercury ahead of an index change.

Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader

Financial Times: Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed activist.

New York City starts driver congestion charging despite opposition

The scheme highlights challenges of charging drivers where the car is king.

Freight-challenger Roof Space adds modern industry twist

Jack Dustin talks to Tom Raynel about Roof Space and how it's shaking up the courier game.

$3 school lunches and how they compare with hospital and prison fare

$3 school lunches are cheaper than hospital fare and prison meals — where inmates do prep.

Alan McDonald: Have 90-day employment trials been worth it?

OPINION: Employers have welcomed the move but have had plenty of questions about it.

'Regulations are written in blood': Brother of Boeing crash victim on the company's issues

Javier de Luis is an aeronautics expert and investigated Boeing for the US government

Shares fall after US surgeon-general calls for cancer warnings for liquor

Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels, shares tumble in drinks makers.

Greg Smith: The top 10 themes for the markets this year

OPINION: Cash in the bank becomes less appealing as the economy starts to turn around.

Ex Files: What happens if I sign a will overseas?

Dealing with a loved-one's will can be tough, but what about when it's signed overseas?