PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: 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.'11 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandMigrants left jobless are sleeping in cars, unable to afford foodUnion to hold meeting this afternoon, to update dozens of jobless migrants.10 Jan 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChina Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.10 Jan 05:00 AM
Banking and financeUp or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson09 Jan 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew boss, gambling probes for $1.3b gaming giant SkyCityIt's been 12 weeks now since the company said Michael Ahearne is going. Who's taking over?09 Jan 01:26 AM
Construction$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers didFirst, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.08 Jan 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients07 Jan 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD blockApartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.07 Jan 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRed flag: Russian-owned NZ company's liquidation highly unusualThe liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.04 Jan 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCommercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.31 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBiggest foreign investment deals of 2023Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMcMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power listSeven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArtisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before ChristmasAn Auckland fibrous plaster manufacturer offers an apprenticeship opportunity.28 Dec 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThree top-of-mind issues: Kiwi chief Clive MackenzieHousing shortage, the surge in migration, declining levels of construction: perfect storm?28 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandI’m new to this: Reporter discovers the finer points of bricks and mortarReporter Liz Wylie tries her hand at bricklaying and gets a smoko treat.28 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionELE group collapse: 100 Christchurch workers identified after company went bustChristchurch gears up to help laid-off workers and industry rallies in Auckland.28 Dec 02:32 AM
ConstructionConstruction labour firms, supporters unite to help sacked ELE group workers'Ripple effect' a concern for hundreds of staff abruptly laid off before Christmas.27 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRevealed: NZ's top 50 buildersOne firm has projects worth more than $850m in Auckland.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionELE group collapse: Māori workers caught outCrown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.22 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionELE Group collapse: Immigration NZ seeks direct contact with fired workersVisas give the workers the right to remain in this country while they are working.22 Dec 12:49 AM
ConstructionELE Group collapse: Massive foodbank drive for hundreds of laid-off workers"My phone is blowing up right now," organiser says as hundreds face a perilous Christmas.22 Dec 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesELE Group collapse: Pay cut, redundancy threat came before receivershipCollapsed company ELE was a 'good employer in a tough industry' - but now wages are gone.21 Dec 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.21 Dec 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire businessELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.20 Dec 01:04 AM
Banking and financeIs the worst behind us? Business confidence on the mendFirms' confidence in the economic outlook and their expectations rose again in December.19 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCity Rail Link fight: YMCA wanted $18m, Auckland Council offered $262KArguments put that only three basement car park levels can now be built instead of six.18 Dec 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotelA new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.18 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conductThe defendants will appear in court on January 25.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$19b business moving, Brian Gaynor library planned for new offices'Fearless champion for NZ companies and investors' to be commemorated in new premises.13 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandState houses built in China, delivered to HamiltonKāinga Ora is accelerating its public housing programme.13 Dec 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChristmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys backChubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.13 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settleOne vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.13 Dec 01:38 AM
ConstructionGrouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beamWorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.12 Dec 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMore Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQA spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.11 Dec 08:54 PM