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The Kiwi industry that's forecast to need more than 200,000 workers - and the lure of Oz

The Work and Income scheme grants $16,000 over two years to apprentices

What next when $390m apprenticeship scheme ends?

Industry leaders call on the Government to extend a $390m scheme to train apprentices.

18 trapped, others missing after China building collapse

Five people were rescued from the collapsed structure in Changsha city overnight.

'Incompetent': Christchurch engineer loses registration over failed building design

Engineer ordered to be removed from the register of chartered professional engineers.

Meridian building latest office block deemed potentially earthquake-prone

The award-winning green building was constructed in 2007 on Wellington's waterfront.

Ask the experts: DIY divides marriage - 'I want a husband, not a fortune'

Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.

Lack of construction trainees may lead to infrastructure delays - report

The report found existing courses and on-job training were not meeting demand.

Builder aborting $85m Onehunga apartment job frets for buyers

'Decision will no doubt be a tough pill to swallow' says builder.

Soil turning marks start of Christchurch stadium construction

Work on the 30,000-seat Canterbury Multi-Use Arena is due to be finished by mid-2025.

Woolworths NZ selling Chch site consented for $300m mixed-use hub

Homes, apartments, offices, medical centre, childcare, gym, cinema among hub's elements.

Stanley Group liquidators suing directors after $17.9m failure

Directors understood to have engaged counsel, strenuous defence expected.

Owners of 40-level Auckland apartment block sue for $140m

Fire, structural, weathertightness and internal moisture defects are alleged.

Fixing $750m convention centre - the next steps after the fire

Three years after the massive fire, work is about to start rebuilding the roof.

'It's ruined our lives': Police investigating tradesman with multiple alleged victims

People say the plumber has destroyed their livelihoods.

What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?

The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.

55-level apartment tower to be NZ's tallest

"Aspects of the tower design have been heavily influenced by local Māori iwi" - report.