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'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New Zealand

The investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.

Nearly done: Goodman's new $250m Roma Rd warehouse estate

From 'mad’ to nearly fully clad, a huge development makes progress.

5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved

Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.

Build Partners' job: Director says he's doing his best in tough market

'Not a rogue contractor but a trusted partner with the Government that came unstuck.'

ELE group collapse: Deloitte receiver pays 844 sacked ELE workers $1.25m

Payment so far is only 35c in the dollar. Deloitte plans a further distribution soon.

Council backs down over third Cambridge bridge location

The location for the new bridge is something that will need community input.

Hamilton building apprentice stands out in regional comp

Waikato building apprentices battled it out at the annual NZCB challenge.

Kāinga Ora takes control of four Build Partners' housing sites

The move came after concerns subcontractors were not being paid.

'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?

'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.

Opinion: We need to look at different ways to solve the housing crisis

OPINION: Housing supply is not just about owning homes.

Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court

Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.

Real estate agent fined $3000, censured for not disclosing wall dispute

'Important that a message of deterrence is sent to all licensees' - Penalty decision.

Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans

The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.

Whangārei Hospital leak

A patient at Whangārei Hospital captured this video of the ceiling leaking close to expensive scanning equipment, during light rainfall on Good Friday. Video / Denise Piper

Herne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?

Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.

Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites

A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.