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Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse

No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.

Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage

About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.

Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate

In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.

Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail

'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.

Opinion: The migrant exploitation visa is not fit for purpose

The collapse of ECE has tarnished our international reputation.

Hastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it open

The building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.

High-rise window smashes to street below in downtown Auckland

A street in the CBD has been cordoned off following the incident.

Sarjeant redevelopment a hive of activity

The construction phase of the project will be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport Minister

The left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.

ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars

'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients

Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block

Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.

'Significant structural limitations' at main council building

“There is no doubt the building is showing its age."

Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Red flag: Russian-owned NZ company's liquidation highly unusual

The liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.

‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the future

There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.

Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?

A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.