New Zealand2000 homes promised, 180 builtThe Government's goal of building 2000 new state houses in two years has been questioned after it was revealed that it had built only 68 homes in the past year.15 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Faultline runs through risk evaluationRecommendations of amendments to the Building Act to give owners of reinforced masonry buildings a deadline to bring up to earthquake standard or demolish them - which threatens many heritage buildings.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclists win support for bridge pathWalkers and cyclists are jubilant at winning Auckland Council committee support yesterday for a harbour bridge pathway, but face another workout before a final council sign-off.13 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionDominion Finance judge steps downA High Court judge has stepped down from hearing the case of three men associated with Dominion Finance.12 Feb 09:50 PM
ConstructionPM stands by Shipley as Genesis chairPrime Minister John Key has given his qualified support to Jenny Shipley remaining chair of the soon-to-be-listed power company Genesis.12 Feb 06:14 PM
New ZealandHouse supply gap begins to closeAuckland's critical housing shortage worsened again last year - but the gap between population growth and house-building may be closing at last.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Construction$50m-$100m Mainzeal loss tippedAn out-of-pocket Mainzeal Property and Construction subcontractor estimates the builder could record $50 million to $100 million of losses.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Williamson abides by rules on directorshipMaurice Williamson says if a potential conflict of interest arose in his portfolio, he would order officials not to give him the relevant papers, writes John Armstrong.12 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionDominion Finance manager weighed blowing whistleThe trial of three men associated with the collapsed firm Dominion Finance was adjourned just after lunch yesterday for reasons the <i>Herald</i> is prohibited from reporting.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey: Mainzeal concerns a 'beat-up'John Key approved the Construction Minster's directorship of a company involved with Mainzeal but says any concerns about possible conflicts of interest are a "beat-up".11 Feb 11:37 PM
WorldOz home loans cool off despite interest rate cutsA recent pick-up in Australian housing loan approvals has gone into reverse, suggesting a series of interest rate cuts is taking its time in percolating through the economy.11 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeResurgence a perilous time for builders: industry chiefAn Auckland construction boss has warned about the building resurgence, saying now can be the most perilous time for businesses.11 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionThe big building shake-upThe gigantic task of upgrading New Zealand's earthquake-prone building stock to a safe level has not yet sunk in, Housing and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCardboard cathedral taking shapeThe first cardboard cladding tubes, each weighing 120kg, were installed to shape the $5.3 million A-frame building.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato 'can take city's overflow'Waikato town planners are bracing for an overflow of Aucklanders from the Super City as it seeks to find living space for its booming population.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandShock as 200 Mainzeal workers goMainzeal employees reacted with shock and anger to the news that around 200 staff had been made redundant in an effort to reduce costs.11 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal job losses announcedThe receivers of Mainzeal Property and Construction say about half of the failed firm's staff have been made redundant.11 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandCold reception to 'fridge'A proposed three-storey retail and apartment building on Ponsonby Rd is sparking debate about the merits of modern architecture along the famous character strip.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Bold developers key to our citiesThe collapse of Mainzeal has people worrying about who will construct the residential and commercial buildings required for Christchurch, writes Liam Dann.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSubbie wins fight to get back its gearThe screech and hammer of tools returned to a Mainzeal construction site yesterday - but only as subcontractors were finally allowed to remove their equipment.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHarbour bridge SkyPath moves a step closerPlans to sling a walking and bike path under the Auckland Harbour Bridge have become a preferred choice of the Transport Agency, provided it is paid for by tolls.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Collapse painful for all but bossesImperilled are the jobs of hundreds of employees, and the financial future of numerous subcontractors, writes Brian Rudman. The latter are now at risk of being bankrupted for no fault of their own.10 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionContractor fails in bid to take gearA mainzeal contractor has been issued with a trespass order after trying to remove $1 million worth of equipment from an apartment building yesterday morning.09 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal failure lands debt on ratepayersThe collapse of Mainzeal Property and Construction will cost Auckland ratepayers millions to settle a leaky-building claim.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionStop work leaves leaky apartment dweller facing uncertain futureRaja Sharma invested his life savings in an apartment in Hobson Gardens after falling in love with New Zealand and immigrating with his wife to Auckland.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionRecession hammered building firms, say chiefsNew Zealand's commercial construction sector has been nailed into the ground by the recession, industry chiefs say, and Mainzeal Property and Construction's receivership came after a string of others.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal subcontractors: 'It's theft'Angry subcontractors are trying to retrieve their tools locked in a Wellington Mainzeal construction site after the company went into receivership.07 Feb 03:05 AM
ConstructionMainzeal work haltsWork has stopped on a number of Mainzeal developments around Auckland today after the construction firm was placed into receivership yesterday.06 Feb 11:25 PM
ConstructionMainzeal crash bad news for HorizonFallout from the Mainzeal receivership is hitting listed lines company, Horizon Energy.06 Feb 10:15 PM
