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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.

Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū

The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites

'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.

Ready to move: Kāinga Ora collects homes built for them by schoolkids

Just like the Year 13 students that built them, these houses are leaving school.

Chris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA law

The Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.

'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaks

Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.

1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business

ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.

Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall

The earthquake-prone building has been closed to the public since 2021.

Engineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homes

Hundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.

City Rail Link fight: YMCA wanted $18m, Auckland Council offered $262K

Arguments put that only three basement car park levels can now be built instead of six.