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
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 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
