Auckland's waterfront Hilton Hotel finally sold last week for $51.5 million, to a consortium which includes its developer Dave Henderson.

Temuka man Arthur Wilson is determined to fight his eviction from Temuka's council social housing unit, Pye Court, saying he has been set up.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard surprised nobody today when he left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged in the December quarter Monetary Policy Statement.

The cheapest mortgage rate in the market could keep rising toward 8.5 per cent by the end of next year from less than 7 per cent now, according to a "high scenario" forecast by the Reserve Bank.

The owners of 67 sections in the stalled Aidanfield subdivision near Halswell are wondering when they can start building.

Capital Properties is revaluing its portfolio in a move expected to add at least $30 million to its value as it looks to sell off its management rights.

Some businesses at Port Nelson are facing massive rent increases following a revaluation of land in the wake of Nelson's property boom.

Raglan widow Hazel Edwards is paying a hefty price for her determination to remain in her Raglan home of 40 years.

At least 1000 Waitakere City residents are questioning the latest round of council commissioned property valuations.

Economists expect Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard will leave interest rates unchanged when he releases his latest monetary policy statement on Thursday.

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The Sunday Star-Times readers met Wellington couple Jody Stewart and Sarah Hill three weeks ago when they sent in a "ransom note" to our financial planner of the year competition with a plea for help.

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Exhaust fumes and common kitchen chemicals are more dangerous than the residues found in Hawke's Bay land now tagged for residential housing, neighbouring orchardists say.

A property developer has been forced to stop selling sections at a big Christchurch subdivision amid a protracted wrangle between two councils and allegations of environmental abuse.

Creightons Rd residents fear for their safety and tranquil rural lifestyle as a dump gets permission to extend operations by nearly eight times its current capacity.