New ZealandDocuments allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new homeCouple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.10 Feb 06:00 AM
ConstructionWhy is it so slow and expensive to build in NZ – and how do you fix it?An expert offers answers to some pressing questions.10 Feb 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionStanley Point cliff collapse victim: 'Absolutely harrowing experience''The corner of our property went. We saw it go and heard it. It’s just a big thud.'10 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCivil earthworks company that took Covid wage subsidy in liquidation, ASB owed $5.4mEven the Government money wasn’t enough to keep it going so the owner called it quits.09 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland floods: Cliff collapse victims tell of terror night"It was like a wild animal. You know you don’t know what you are looking at?"08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland flood damage will delay construction downturnNZ’s most expensive weather-related event 'by quite some margin' - Westpac.07 Feb 04:20 AM
ConstructionTen post-settlement iwi have $8.1b assets: new reportSecond and third wealthiest iwi changed rankings from 2021 to 2022.05 Feb 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$60m+ North Shore apartments: low-rise evacuated, red-stickered"Probably looks worse than it is. We’re certainly a lot better off than other people."02 Feb 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionShore hotel loses part of car park, cliff falls into seaAsphalt can be seen hanging over the edge, above the sea.01 Feb 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMultimillionaire selling $23.8m Queenstown mini golf siteWilkinson wants to concentrate almost solely on retirement village assets.01 Feb 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland floods: Building sector inflation hits 17%, set to rise'Completing this work could take a protracted period of time' - economist.31 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland floods: What homeowners must and mustn't do - builder'Crikey, you should see some of what I’ve seen in the last few days' - Wayne Fletcher.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandContractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha constructionInvitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.30 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionGetting stuck in: Former PM visits home owners after landslideThe Mt Albert MP arrived to explain the processes.30 Jan 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDetails revealed: The church towering over Auckland motorway'We are delighted with how the construction is progressing.'29 Jan 08:22 PM
ConstructionLand, trees slide down Ōwairaka/Mt Albert towards award-winning home'I fear that the island of trees and a huge amount of earth will move.'29 Jan 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSharp deal: $630,000 Onehunga place goes for $465,000Patience and determined negotiating put him on the property ladder.28 Jan 09:55 PM
Construction'Not good at all': Swimming pool tumbles down cliff at controversial Beach Haven houseAbatement notices were issued to the Charcoal Bay property owner.28 Jan 06:03 PM
Construction'Only buy what you need' - supemarket plea to Auckland shoppersCustomers are urged to be considerate 'so everyone gets their fair share when they shop'.27 Jan 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHorror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.26 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder insolvency to cost creditors $698,000A slew of problems, some pandemic-related, seem to have struck another builder.24 Jan 08:30 PM
ConstructionHow four retailers helped drive retail sales to record $1.7b$200m of sales made in December alone.24 Jan 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionReal estate agent numbers slow in latest half-year as market turnsMore people unlikely to get decent income in real estate, expert says.17 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$200m Mission Bay shop, apartment, cinema plan rejectedBusiness has a 60% landholding in seaside town centre.17 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Not in my back yard': Auckland residents fight housing intensification plansNeighbours want to stop 467 new houses in Orewa and 81 in Beach Haven.16 Jan 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNightmare before Christmas: IRD owed $1.1m, creditors $460k - what to do?Troubles hit another builder - just before Christmas.13 Jan 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Big progress': Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point Marina shows latest workTwo of nine marina piers at contentious site now mostly installed.11 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."11 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSeawall given go-ahead: Construction allowed to protect land from erosionSeaward lawns of two homes collapsed onto the foreshore below.10 Jan 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman slices Australian plans in half to gain approval for $344m villageScheme for 217 apartments now scaled back to 104 units.10 Jan 02:00 AM
Aged careSummerset sales up 18pc but buyers take longer to sell houses in falling marketCompany has not been immune to the falling housing market.09 Jan 09:43 PM
ConstructionHouse construction inflation sets new annual recordDespite a recent slowdown the overall trend is one of surging costs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAfter seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approvedRollercoaster ride for $317m estate continues, but project opponents already grumbling.08 Jan 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSummer questions: Clive Mackenzie and holiday shopping magnet Sylvia ParkSome big challenges ahead but Kiwi Property in "strong position" to navigate any slowdown.02 Jan 04:00 PM