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Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site

Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.

Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up

Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.

Kiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?

Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over.

Major bank cuts key home loan rate

One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.

Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.

Port of Tauranga CEO sees big potential for economic 'golden triangle' in 2025

North Island hubs show big promise, stability is vital from world leaders to aid shipping.

Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft

Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.

Kennards Hire optimistic on post-recession outlook as inquiries grow

Kennards Hire is seeing inquiries grow for equipment, as its competitor reported a loss.

Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices

Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.

Retro feel about British supermarket giant’s resurgence

The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

The Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstones

A fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.

Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich

Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say

Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.

Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales

Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.

TSB Bank speaks up about 'unequal capital requirements and regulation'

Kerry Boielle on what the Taranaki-based bank needs to better compete with the big banks.

David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts

Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.

Flying into 2025: What's happening in the pointy end of the plane

Demand for premium travel shows no sign of easing off.