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Tech expert: America's Cup technology could cut costs on bike bridge

The original SkyPath turned into an expensive 'steel elephant', says a business leader.

Mission almost accomplished: New HQ country's tallest wooden building

Eighty new apartments, medical and detox facilities, dentists - radical mission change.

Warning Wellington's Town Hall could blow out by another $10m

It's the latest in a string of budget blowouts for the earthquake-strengthening project.

Auckland business owners protest against CRL disruptions as 'debts are mounting'

Business owners say officials have been complacent as their livelihoods are decimated.

'Ridiculous' shortage of MIQ spaces for construction workers

"With Covid and shut borders, it's become much worse" - Andrew Moore, CMP

'Demolition but smarter': How old state houses are turning into tiny homes for the homeless

A Māori business, a church and a state agency are stopping them from going to landfill.

Wellington city struggles with 138% construction workforce shortfall

Doubt is being thrown over the deliverability of big construction projects in the capital.

Christopher Niesche: Billionaire Kerry Stokes soon to notch up another big win

The dyslexic boy from the slums of Melbourne outsmarts business rivals to build a fortune.

Apartment developer says law change would slow building progress

"Proposed changes will encumber development" - Conrad Properties.

$16m bill for Wellington's Kate Sheppard apartment earthquake repairs

The 10-level building is opposite Parliament and has been covered in wrapping for months.

Leaky homes case: Company had no insurance for weathertightness disasters - auditor

Asset stripping allegation strikes James Hardie leaky home lawsuit.

Costco in NZ: Retailer's plans as roof goes on $100m+ site

Retailer employs 275,000 staff worldwide and has 100 million members.

Former James Hardie boss's ominous feelings of leaky home crisis aired

Boss remembers thinking 'James Hardie was dodging a bullet', $220m mega-lawsuit told.

City Rail Link disruption: Do you want the good news or the bad news?

One intersection reopening, another closing. Disruption from $4.4b project on the move.

Radius, E-road report results

A 4.3ha site at Belfast, Christchurch is to be developed into a new village with hospital.

Small property company has big plans as profit lifts 207%

Plans for 35 Graham St, construction work underway at Albany