ConstructionCrane releases accounts early, sees higher earningsCrane Group, the Australian building supplies company New Zealand's Fletcher Building is trying to take over, says its interim net profit will be up 17 per cent on last year.21 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandArt deco houses set for demolitionThree houses which heritage advocates are trying to save will be demolished within days. About 15 protesters remain on the street.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandTurua St protesters vow to lie in front of bulldozersProtesters have vowed to lie in front of the bulldozers to save historic cottages set for demolition today.18 Jan 08:33 PM
ConstructionBrothel owners in billboard backlashBrothel brothers John and Michael Chow have stepped up their campaign to force the Auckland Council's hand on a report into the demolition of the city's Palace Hotel that it is keeping secret. They have now erected a billboard on the site18 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldA Kiwi completes Spain's grand designGaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.14 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandCafe roof collapse forces hotel evacuation (+ video)A central Dunedin cafe could be closed for several weeks after parapets above it started collapsing this morning.12 Jan 02:46 AM
Opinion<i>Haiti one year on:</i> Neglect turns disaster to tragedyA New Zealander gives a harrowing account of how Haiti's nightmare is continuing.11 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandReview gives new hope for decaying theatreThe potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers urged to use mics to beat roadwork noiseMicrophones were suggested for teachers to make themselves heard over construction noise.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSt Heliers homes unlikely to be relocatedThree art-deco homes in St Heliers at the centre of a furore over Auckland's heritage preservation are unlikely to be relocated, Auckland Council chief executive says.06 Jan 12:12 AM
EconomyOverseas help bumps up quake costsMore than $7 million has been spent on overseas workers brought in to help cope with the workload after the Canterbury earthquake.04 Jan 04:30 PM