WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
New Zealand<i>Life in 2030:</i> Big Brother will be watching with greater efficiencyThe Herald is running a series previewing how life might be in 2030. Today, Beck Vass looks at the homes of the future.27 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt pushes on with leaky homes planThe Government is moving on with its plans to help leaky home owners and says it is up to councils whether they participate or not.22 Dec 09:15 PM
ConstructionCouncil to help Soho project to find buyerThe Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.15 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandHotchin clear to exceed council building limitsMark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.15 Dec 03:00 PM
ConstructionHouse building plummets 40pc in two yearsThe amount of residential building work put in place has fallen by almost 40 per cent since the most recent peak.07 Dec 10:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ house values up 1pc in last year: QVNew Zealand house values rose 1 per cent in the 12 months ended November 30, up from a 0.20 per cent gain in the period through October, says QV Valuations.06 Dec 09:30 PM
InvestmentFletcher loses out as hotel firm failsThe company behind Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn has collapsed.02 Dec 03:00 PM
EconomyShanghai - a world fair to end all world fairsModern China's obsession with Western brands is clearly evident in Shanghai.01 Dec 03:00 PM
ConstructionConstruction out of the mire as housing consents riseBuilding consents were up 11 per cent in October.29 Nov 11:13 PM
