Property news

Neighbours get more than $1.7m for their quake-damaged homes

Auction attracted 13 registered bidders.

Beach mansion sells for nearly $8m in eight days - 'we could have sold three more like it'

Trophy home in Mount Maunganui topped its RV by almost $3m.

Are we in meltdown? Why rents have fallen for the first time since 2009

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Accountant admits wrongdoing over Du Val collapse

They dealt directly with Kenyon Clarke and told the Government the business was solvent.

Off grid and on stilts: 'Cyclone-proof' home hits market for $380,000

Unusual house was fully operational during extreme weather.

KPMG urges NZ agribusiness to tackle climate, workforce issues

Ongoing investment and innovation are key to agribusiness success

New standard certifies NZ's grass-fed meat and dairy production

The grass-fed standard and logo will be a point of difference in international markets

Genesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water control

The trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.

Air New Zealand appoints new CEO

Nikhil Ravishankar will take over from Greg Foran in October.

Inside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers look

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Bank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record high

Broker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

‘Nan, we've got no power': Mum of six disconnected for months - as major provider stops practice

Energy campaigners have condemned disconnections for people in hardship as ‘punitive’.

Behind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video game

The game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.

Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game

Wellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā Workshop

Market close: Fonterra bright spot as NZX 50 lifts 0.2%

Infratil is quickly approaching the $12 mark for the first time since January.

'Never too late to dream big': Tributes flow for Sir Michael Hill

Business leaders, community groups and the Prime Minister have shared their condolences.

Sunair still grounded but says progress being made

The regional airline's chief says some Sunair planes should get clearance soon.

Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism

The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.

'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute system

The proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.

Sir Michael Hill dies aged 86

The founder of Michael Hill Jeweller had been undergoing cancer treatment.

Mercury Capital to acquire strategic stake in Kiwi broker

Forsyth Barr, founded 90 years ago, is currently owned by over 300 staff members.

Singapore Airlines takes a hit from Air India's financial disaster

Singapore Airlines' strong demand was not enough to make up for Air India's poor result.

Ukrainian, Belarusian hackers ground 64 Aeroflot flights in cyber attack

The attack halted 64 flights and cancelled 14 more for Tuesday.