New ZealandWorld catches up with good lifeWilderland, an alternative community on the Coromandel Peninsula, has been ordered to evacuate and demolish all its dwellings.05 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyGovt calls for tenders on PPP prisonThe Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.03 Nov 12:49 AM
RoyalsTongan king threatens to sue over Auckland estate objectionsTonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.02 Nov 12:15 AM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents keep falling in SeptemberThe residential building sector remained soft in September, with another fall in building consents.28 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandQuake victims struggling with uncertaintySome Christchurch residents don't know when their land will be fixed or how they'll live meantime.20 Oct 04:30 PM
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