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Construction sector loses 16,000 jobs in two years

New report says the sector employed 310,000 people in 2024 but that has fallen to 294,000.

Property Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition starting

The massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.

Finish date forecast for NZ’s tallest apartment tower as structural integrity confirmed

Shundi Customs' general manager gives an update on the once-stalled apartment tower.

Watch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaul

The Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.

New retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon village

Premium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.

'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled today

The Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform.

Opinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economy

The local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.

'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collection

The Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.

'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track plan

The marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.

'A lot of collateral damage': Business tax debt nears $1.4b

Businesses owe over $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE for the 2025 tax year.

Downer appoints new NZ managing director to drive growth

Robertson will lead Downer's NZ strategy and stakeholder relationships.

Anne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building era

OPINION: Business was once so great it took two big books to tell part of its history.

Property Insider: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate

A close look at 12 sites around the CBD gives an insight into the state of the market.

Katie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZ

OPINION: NZ needs to show the real value of what we build so infrastructure can progress.

Engineer honoured for leadership in empowering women in construction

Arden Hermans founded Girls in Infrastructure to share how "cool" the industry is.

Tech titan's Auckland offices rebranded: Generator becomes Precinct Flex

Company leases desk spaces in Britomart, Wynyard Quarter, PwC Tower and Wellington.