ConstructionFailed canal property plan blamed on court rulingOne of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTV host campaigns to save Coromandel paradiseThe host of US TV show The Amazing Race is joining the campaign to save a pristine Coromandel beach from development.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mourns demolition of landmarkThe demolition of an earthquake-ravaged historic building has begun despite an outcry from heritage campaigners.19 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionFinancial irregularities found in failed house builderFinancial irregularities have been uncovered in a failed G.J. Gardner Homes Auckland franchise which owes creditors $1.8 million.18 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyReady, set ... and it's all slow on PPPsRoads, schools, prisons - business wants a share of the action, but the Government is in no rush, reports Nick Smith.17 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionFailures cost investors not the stateSydney's motorway ring route has been largely built on PPP projects.17 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionKiwi bach competes in USPlans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Margot McRae:</i> We refused to give up on the old girlIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. In this tale of two buildings, Margot McRae looks at the past year in Devonport.15 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandFletcher gets $1bn quake contractFletcher Construction will run the Earthquake Commission's (EQC) project management office to oversee the rebuild after the Canterbury earthquake, a contract worth around $1 billion.15 Oct 06:47 AM
BDBDEconomyFletcher's Ling sees housing demand pickup in 2011Fletcher Building, expects the residential property market to pick up next year when rebuilding begins in Canterbury and the government's response to 'leaky homes' comes into effect.14 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire Service: Four deaths in five days 'preventable'The deaths of four people in house fires across the country in the past five days could have been prevented, the Fire Service says.13 Oct 02:07 AM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Coolangatta: A Homage</i>She belies the conceit that readers only want primary characters who are likeable.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleSuperloo, library, claim architecture awardsA superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.11 Oct 01:36 AM
Rugby World Cup18,000 sports fans check out Cup parkIt was hard to tell who was more excited at Eden Park's open day - the parents or their children.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe new Eden ParkPhotos from the opening of Auckland's revamped Eden Park, October 10, 2010.10 Oct 02:37 AM
