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Construction sites grind to halt, billion-dollar projects on hold

Delays in construction projects can quickly become expensive.

Fletcher posts $669m net earnings, beats own guidance

Massive turnaround at giant builder, materials manufacturer and supplier

SkyCity workers get $2.90/hour base rate pay rate rise

"We have a highly feminised management so we said 'come on sisters'," - Joe Carolan.

Analysts upbeat ahead of Fletcher Building's annual result

Fletcher Building is expected tomorrow to reaffirm its earnings guidance.

First-home buyers face needing an extra $90k after Reserve Bank clampdown

Analyst estimates how much extra it could take to secure a mortgage.

Why Commercial Bay hospitality could be bouncing back

Big turnaround, from about 300,000 people a month to more than 1m/month

Staff shortage forces restaurant to stop dine-in service

Restaurant Association says staff shortages are still prevalent in the industry.

Apartment boom: New builds hit record in Auckland

There are enough to house the entire Queenstown population.

Victopia high-rise apartment block repairs balloon to $54.9m

The committee says the cost increase can't be avoided and all owners must pay.

Deloitte leaving Queen St for $200m waterfront refurbishment

LT McGuinness has been working on the block opposite the ferry terminal for months.

Gulf Harbour golf course 'parcel' can be developed: Councillor

'Widespread community opposition to any attempt to develop the golf course' - John Watson

Cats banned at 150-lot gated beachfront North Shore enclave

Rules include a ban on cat ownership and tight dog controls.

Car collector at wheel for Summerset

"If I'm not here at Summerset, I'll be at a race track somewhere in New Zealand."

Trade Me given clearance to buy homes.co.nz

NZME's OneRoof cited as example of competition in allowing deal to go ahead.

Global building material importer quits NZ, 45 jobs to go

USG Boral said it can't succeed here.

What future for Gulf Harbour Country Club golf course land?

Retirement village plans are described as being on the 2nd, 7th and 9th holes.