New ZealandLocals upset at building planAn Orewa eco-friendly development has received resource consent for a 14-unit apartment block - before a public hearing on the merits of relaxing building controls.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor out to save heritage pair doomed in secret dealCouncil-owned industrial buildings at Wynyard Quarter earmarked for the axe.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleAppetite for destructionSome Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.11 Feb 01:00 AM
InvestmentSC Finance development gets green lightThe receiver of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) is welcoming a council to allow a residential development on the outskirts of Christchurch.03 Feb 08:35 PM
EconomyHousing data 'probably cannot get any worse' - economistBuilding consent figures fell sharply in December, with one economist saying they probably cannot get any worse.31 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandReverse pub crawl set for AprilA pub tenant is being sought for Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern near Victoria Park.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand$1.5b leaky-schools nightmare keeps Tolley awakeThe cost of fixing the leaky-school problem has risen to around $1.5bn - but Anne Tolley admits she doesn't know where the money will come from.27 Jan 04:30 PM
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
