BDBDOfficial Cash RateOCR tipped to rise by JuneEconomists are picking the Reserve Bank to start lifting the Official Cash Rate by at least the end of June.17 Jan 10:15 PM
InvestmentHouse prices up, but sales slowHouse prices rose a modest 1.4 per cent in December, but ended the year nearly 10 per cent up from the year before.17 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeritage building saved - for nowThe century-old male infirmary ward at Greenlane Hospital has been saved from demolition.17 Jan 03:00 PM
EmploymentBuilding consents up in NovemberBuilding consent stats released this morning show a 3.1 per cent jump in the number of new homes authorised for construction in November - the highest level since May 2008.13 Jan 09:53 PM
LifestyleIronbank: Proud standard-bearer for excellenceThe Herald continues a series in which prominent Aucklanders from different backgrounds nominate their favourite buildings built since 2000.11 Jan 03:00 PM
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
