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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.”

Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated

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

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

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

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.

Family members face raft of charges over alleged unlawful buildings

An Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.

New housing consents continue to fall, down 11%

Now only around 45,000 new homes consented annually, down from a record 51,000.

NZ's most controversial marina opening in September

Floating cafe on new marina to be available for businesses to hold functions and meetings.

New Wynyard Quayside offices: first look

Three new buildings expected to be worth about $240 million.

Students swap pens for tools

The students are building new skills, constructing a house from the ground up.

Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house

The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

'Carnage': Building industry leader issues recession warning

'Without question, there will be more closures.'

Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach

Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.

Watch: What's replacing Auckland's Downtown Carpark, apartments revealed

Enjoy the cheap $4.50/hour car parking rate while it lasts. It will go soon.