Ingram retains Hawke's Bay excavator operator title
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What's going on with retirement village share prices?
Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.
Sale of Wellington Kāinga Ora houses sparks local backlash
Local activists say the planned sale could reduce Wellington's already scarce public housing, with more than 600 households waiting for homes.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent?
Annual ownership costs for a median home have fallen to about 35 per cent of household income, narrowing the gap with rent to a two-and-a-half-year low.
Rotorua emergency housing drops to one motel as crisis-era numbers collapse
Emergency housing demand has fallen sharply in Rotorua, leaving just one motel supporting about a dozen households after more than 600 at the 2020/21 peak.
Rolleston town centre to expand
Rolleston residents are set to gain new retail and office space as the town square project moves ahead after a 2024 pause.
When dirty money meets the building industry
Police say hundreds of millions of dollars is being laundered through New Zealand construction each year, undercutting legitimate firms and stoking crime.
Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans
Councils face around $50 billion of water upgrades over the next decade, as ring-fenced funding finally tackles decades of neglect.
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AI workloads & modern facilities driving Honeywell growth
Data centre operators are under pressure to supply their own electricity, opening the door for Honeywell to add on-site power and utilities.
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Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.
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Poor property data can distort valuations, tenant checks and investment decisions, so real estate teams need strict verification before systems use it.
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House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV
Home sellers face weaker demand as QV says buyers have the upper hand and the average New Zealand house value has slipped to $892,580.
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Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion
Regional hotel dealmaking has surged despite geopolitical and rate risks, with JLL now forecasting USD $15 billion in Asia Pacific transactions for 2026.
Mackenzie house values soar as demand continues
Residential and commercial owners face higher rates bills after the district's rateable value climbed to NZD $8.353 billion on strong demand.
'Fill them with laughter': Ngāti Awa opens more homes on Māori land
Sixteen affordable rentals near Whakatāne will give Ngāti Awa whānau a foothold on Māori land, with 16 more homes due next year.
Auckland houses are cheap but should you invest in them?
Lower prices are drawing investors back to Auckland, but weak rents, higher costs and modest capital growth are limiting the appeal.
Our Editorial Team
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Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats with us, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with our finances and accounting. This means she has her finger on the pulse whether its writing content or reconciling numbers. On both sides she brings the same level of accuracy and precision.
Mara Sugue
News Editor
Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Gartner outlines four tactics behind efficient growth
Gartner identifies four finance tactics it says helped 105 US-listed firms beat peers with a 51% total shareholder return premium.
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use
Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.
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