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Residential building consents fall from all-time high

Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.

'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans

A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.

3 killed and 9 injured in 'catastrophic' hangar collapse at US airport

Five of those injured in the collapse at Boise Airport are in critical condition.

Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson

Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.

'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks question

A subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.

'Perfect storm': Built hundreds of new homes, now ceased trading

'The company hasn't made a sale for 12 months' - Garry Shuttleworth.

'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenants

A state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.

'From $4000/night to the sky's the limit': New InterContinental Auckland opens

Mayor Wayne Brown officiated at today's opening along with Precinct's Scott Pritchard.

Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage

About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.

Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate

In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.

Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail

'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.

Opinion: The migrant exploitation visa is not fit for purpose

The collapse of ECE has tarnished our international reputation.

What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know

'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'

$40 million Pakatoa Island no longer for sale

He's in the rare position of having one of the few privately owned islands in the Gulf.

Costco Wholesale New Zealand revenue soars

Accounts show exactly how popular the three-level store at Westgate is.

Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'

“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'