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Bryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enough

OPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.

Judge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home case

Three companies did pre-purchase checks – but only one identified moisture problems.

Residents take legal action over high fees at The CAB apartments

The High Court will hear the case in Auckland on October 20.

Fire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopening

Demolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.

'Give us 15 more years': SkyCity on Queenstown casino

Internal Affairs, Police, Companies Office and Insolvency Service have cited no issues.

Fletcher Building may sell construction arm

Fletcher Building said in June that it had received 'ongoing inbound inquiries'.

Property Insider: Why Fletcher Building is selling its $60m Penrose site

OPINION: After 52 years making Gib in Penrose, Winstone Wallboards' 5ha site is for sale.

'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building report

The family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Davcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awards

Davcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.

'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivership

Developer Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.

Insulation rule changes could cut $15k from new build costs

Northland builders welcome changes to insulation rules, easing building costs.

'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700

Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.

Home build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150k

Sophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money.

Auckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%

The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025

The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.