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The Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for Australia

Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.

Petition launched to keep 18-hole golf course open space

'Imagine the impact the extra volume of housing will have on the infrastructure.'

Behind bars: Prisoners put to work building new social housing

The Herald goes behind the wire for a tour of a busy prison construction yard.

Employer’s guilty plea after scaffolder lost both arms in workplace accident

The company could be fined up to $1.5 million at sentencing in November.

Championship 18-hole golf course suddenly shuts

Director says the club continues to lose money.

Auckland shooting: Phillippines workers support each other

"I told them that they were in a state of shock and trauma right now."

Contractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of court

CPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.

Auckland CBD shooting: 'People feeling vulnerable and distressed'

Building bosses support staff: "We’re getting Mates in Construction to talk to everyone."

Terehia and Ngahiwi Walker: Matariki educators

Wrote waiata, trained adult 35-member kapa haka rōpu, running hangi for 100.

Napier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovations

After extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.

'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape

“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”

Council considered evacuating Loafers Lodge due to safety concerns before fatal fire

Wellington City Council considered issuing a dangerous building notice in 2018.

Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated

The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.

Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property

The home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.

'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent

Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.

Urgent review of 42 properties worked on by man accused of forging engineers’ signatures

More than 1000 properties may be impacted nationwide.