ConstructionThe truth behind NZ eco-buildings (+video)Are eco-buildings commercially sensible, or just a lot of hot air? asks Chris Barton.15 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Brockovich' vs leaky homesA self-styled "Erin Brockovich" has emerged to take on the leaky homes scandal.09 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionLong Bay housing project claims first salesTodd Property Group has conditionally sold the first 14 sections at its 160ha Long Bay housing estate, the country's largest new greenfields residential project.07 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionLeaky payout plan works – GovtMaurice Williamson says he has seen no evidence homes assistance scheme is overly bureaucratic.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSafety swoop shuts building sitesMore than half of home building sites inspected in a safety clampdown have been closed or ordered to stop dangerous practices.01 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents up 7.8pc last monthBuilding consents rose 7.8 per cent in September, its fourth straight gain and biggest growth since March30 Oct 10:45 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National's affordable housing package lacks any substantial detailNo wonder National avoided over-selling the contents of their plan to make housing more affordable, writes John Armstrong. "The plan looks more like a rough first draft."29 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Website nails hunt for tradiesOnline service makes it easier to find someone who'll get the job done25 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionIndustry yet to nail down its flawsOn the face of it there were some positive responses to the 25 recommendations of the Hunn Report on the leaky-building crisis, writes David Kernohan,04 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionLeaky homes: Hundreds may goTotal demolition of huge leaky Auckland townhouse blocks is being proposed by desperate homeowners whose properties are so rotten they are beyond repair.04 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Takapuna plans need actionTakapuna beach is one of the jewels of Auckland, so the Council should make the most of a developer's desire to spend $250 million.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFraudster ‘stole my idea’The man facing a police investigation over the construction of the CTV building has been awarded a US patent for a invention he's accused of stealing from a friend.28 Sep 05:30 PM
