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$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for Australia

Ben Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.

Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week

Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.

Ryman Healthcare shareholder returns ‘unsatisfactory’, AGM hears

'We recognise this and are working hard to recover your faith.' - Claire Higgins.

Shrinking office: The company dropping desk area from 70pc to 35pc

What a post-lockdown commercial fitout looks like: here's catering for new working styles.

Wayne Brown wants retreat: 600 council staff moving into new office regardless

Staff shifting from the Orewa, Henderson offices and those previously at Takapuna.

$31.5m pledged. Not a cent on the St James yet. Why?

Bielby had at times wondered if he wanted to carry on with the project.

What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out

Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.

Worker taken to hospital after accident at retirement village site

Hundreds of new apartments and a hospital rising on the 2.6ha site fronting St Johns Rd.

Petition launched to keep 18-hole golf course open space

'Imagine the impact the extra volume of housing will have on the infrastructure.'

Ditching our dining room tables to 'work from work'

Workers buzzing up and down in their lifts in greater numbers as Covid fears recede.

Buyers line up for $70m-plus Ponsonby Central: What's inside?

Ponsonby Rd's retail vacancy rate is just 0.9 per cent, the lowest in central Auckland.

New apartments have no car parks, bikes get dedicated lift

It's proof compact, well-sited apartments without car parks will sell, the developer says.

Terehia and Ngahiwi Walker: Matariki educators

Wrote waiata, trained adult 35-member kapa haka rōpu, running hangi for 100.

Auckland mall owner v retailer: $235K rent demand

'There is a genuine and substantial dispute in relation to the debt', says judge.

Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property

The home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.

Grounded: Celebrity couple's helicopter pad on hold

New group Quiet Sky Waitematā: seeking petition signatures against choppers.

Inside $150m St Heliers retirement village

Hybrid Jaguars and smart assistants feature in 'luxury' retirement village.

Auckland house prices, sales volume increasing despite tough market

Despite an unpleasant combo of ingredients, some confidence is building.