New Zealand<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandChums battle to save paradiseHundreds have mobilised in a last-ditch protest to save a pristine, world-renowned Coromandel beach from development.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyHouse sales drop to 10-year lowA top economist says the property market is "stuck in neutral at best", but REINZ says property prices in the main centres are holding up well.12 Aug 11:10 PM
LifestyleLondon tower named Britain's ugliest new buildingA 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.12 Aug 10:35 PM
EconomyHouse price fall of 4.1pc predicted in new reportA report prepared by business researcher Infometrics is predicting house prices will fall 4.1 per cent by next June.12 Aug 03:00 AM
EconomySteel & Tube profits plunge 78pcSteel & Tube Holdings has reported a 78 per cent fall in annual profit to $5.7 million.12 Aug 01:45 AM
EconomyIwi wants a slice of infrastructure actionMark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionRugby World Cup has Hawkins busyHawkins Construction gets a boost from government spending.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionChinese look to make inroads into motorway projectsChinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Economy<i>Stephen Selwood</i>: Growth focus for next infrastructure planAs the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentDrop-off forecast unless big projects fast-trackedIs Fletcher Building's forward workload too heavy on Government jobs?10 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyGovernment's advisory board keeps a watching briefNew Zealanders are yet to support infrastructure development to meet future demand, National Infrastructure Advisory Board chairman Dr Rod Carr says.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Construction'No gas in the private tank'Fletcher Building's construction book is 84 per cent Government-led and that won't change any time soon.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionRight team key to successAs the Government steams ahead with infrastructure project plans, engineering firms are finding the need to catch up.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Economy<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionTaking up a challengeThe new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.10 Aug 05:30 PM
