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'Potentially catastrophic': Youth videoed scaling 220m Auckland high-rise crane

Such stunts can be tragic for the individual and their family, a construction boss warns.

Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan

Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.

'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000

A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.

Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal

He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?

2300sq m of prime Auckland land selling for $2.5m - plus 15 cars if you can find them under the mess

The property is valued at $2.5m and is touted as 'an excellent opportunity'.

Couple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window dispute

They won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.

'No recovery yet': Auckland apartment market flounders

Build-to-rent was boosted by a new project, a trend noted in the latest research.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?

New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed

Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion

'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular

'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market

New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.

$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinness

Construction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.

'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience

The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.

Epsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m project

It will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.

Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?

Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.

'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion

The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design

'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.