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‘One of the hardest workers’ - tributes flow for Auckland scaffolder Michael Noche

'It was a privilege to work with you.'

Australian developer bailing out of NZ's tallest apartment tower project

The 55-level project was approved under Govt's Covid fast-track law.

Yeah baby! A touch of Austin Powers at $22.5m Auckland apartment

Pinnacle was once $10m "but that is quickly becoming $20m or more." - Martin Cooper

Dunedin Hospital rebuild: $17m saving approved by mistake

A bill of at least $17 million has landed back in the lap of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ.

Premium: Inside Fletcher Building's new $400m Gib board plant

Fletcher Building's chief executive of building product Hamish McBeath gives The New Zealand Herald a preview of the company's new $400m Gib board plant. Video / Greg Bowker

Business confidence resumes its slide on inflation fears

Firms expect margins to be squeezed as costs rise and they struggle to pass on price rises

Focus: More theft victims speak out, frustrated over police inaction

More and more victims of theft across Aotearoa are speaking out, frustrated with police inaction when reporting crimes. Video / NZ Herald

Here's what's new and exciting in world-class Waikato

Experiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.

Big NZ building company's paid leave for gender transitioning workers

Company says up to ten days' paid leave could help staff who are changing gender.

$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villages

Business has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.

First units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint venture

Twelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.

Fired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wages

A court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.

Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners

New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.

Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance

ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".

Beca says goodbye Pitt St, hello Wynyard Quarter

Construction of new two-building waterfront project now at basement level.

Villa Maria estate loss 'a travesty', Sir George Fistonich says

"Once the bulldozers are there, this asset will be lost forever," vineyard founder says.