House prices and turnover rose in February from a year earlier as Auckland's cooling property market stoked interest across the rest of the country.

The New Zealand Super Fund has no plans to invest in the $300 million Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.

Another 10 companies are making gains thanks to the 2016 High Performance Work Initiative (HPWI).

A rising Hawke's Bay housing market, following Auckland into record price levels, does not mean Hawke's Bay is returning to its historic pattern of following the Auckland market, says economist Shamubeel Eaqub.

Hastings rest home Gracelands and Auckland's boutique Lynton Lodge Hospital have won the first independent awards for North Island rest homes based on residents' and relatives' reviews.