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Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system

Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.

New social housing development underway in Raumati Beach

Twenty-six homes will be built.

'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%

Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Kāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaul

Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.

'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket

'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.

Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development

The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.

Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work

An eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.

Gisborne's cyclone bridge debris to be cleared in next two to three months

'It’s great to see this programme of work progressing.'

Big win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property dispute

Lawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.

Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises

NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.

Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief

'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ

Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.

Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site

Despite years of searching, no tenant has been found for Oriental Bay's Band Rotunda.

Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse

Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments

Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.