New ZealandBuilder struck-off for keeping insurance deposits; clients in the lurchBen Jones took at least 20 deposits for insurance guarantees but didn't lodge them.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney19 May 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careBig retirement village company's net profit tumblesGiant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.18 May 08:57 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's behind $40m+ Devonport Village property buy-up?Ex-ANZ bosses have linked up with fiercely private heir to NZ's former richest man.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Grave concerns’: Why buildings across NZ could also be at risk of dangerous firesThe fire in Wellington could have impacted many other buildings in a similar way.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Shortfall in building supplies responseOpinion: Our editorial says the Commerce Commission misread the room.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCommerce Commission house building material probe: Government respondsFletcher Building’s 94 per cent share of NZ's wallboard market is often cited on topic.17 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."16 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget'NZ needs to grow up and accept the costs if we are going to build a prosperous future.'16 May 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnother modular housing building company fails, 11 buyers hitOne client paid $500,000+ but does not have a home and is very worried about his plight.15 May 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe Trusts budgets $40m expanding West Auckland outletsBoutique pop-up bars, restaurant-led gastro pubs: walking distance from units, transport.15 May 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat landlords want to see in this week's Budget, but suspect they won't398,000 bonds were lodged with Tenancy Services by February, up from 383,000 a year ago.15 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointing': New $30m Tauranga mental health unit up in the airTe Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.14 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionOur biggest house builder reveals 30% volume dropReal irony: Now is a great time to build.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew data reveals where Auckland rents jumped by 7.2%New insights from an agency managing 19,000 properties: What does it say?12 May 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careAre retirement village stocks safe? Analyst on ComCom probe'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'11 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFirst look: What's it like inside NZ's biggest build-to-rent project?"We allow people to do decorating of their apartments. You’re allowed to bring your pets."11 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAnti-bird roosting measures in cladding of new $63m block'Sloped the bottom of the cruciform indents at a 50-degree angle,': birds don't roost.11 May 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe $70m question: Why Ponsonby Central's owner is selling upAndy Davies established the hub 11 years ago.11 May 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLeaky building saga: Takapuna apartment tower owners win case against own lawyersLawyers challenged almost all aspects of the claim brought in the proceedings.11 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandSH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of NapierNew roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.11 May 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBDA new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.11 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandBridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone billThe Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.11 May 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDeveloper of $60m Waiheke Island coastal housing estate wants outSales of the housing sites taking longer than expected.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careCommerce Commission launches retirement village probeInvestigation into potential Fair Trading Act breaches - commission.10 May 05:33 AM
New ZealandUrban walls, bright future - art meets infrastructure with the CRLCity Rail Link brightens up construction sites for NZ's biggest infrastructure project.10 May 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$650m project: Spark to shift 1800 staff to new Auckland CBD headquarters'It’s at a whole new level of quality, environmental sustainability and occupier comfort.'09 May 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionModular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000The company wanted to reduce waste and build in a more sustainable and higher-quality way.09 May 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBeachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the startOne narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.05 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: My view on whether we should build the controversial stadiumOpinion: I like the idea - but I also cherish our parks and green spaces.05 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAmerican billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project'It was always going to be a big space.'04 May 05:30 AM