BDBDConstructionProfit takers drive NZX 50 lowerNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power as some investors looked to crystallise recent gains.24 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionF&P at record on higher profitNew Zealand shares rose as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare advanced to a record after lifting its annual profit guidance. Xero fell as its first-half results showed a slower pace of growth.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuperhero rescues Super CityRiding in the Batmobile, chasing the Riddler up the Sky Tower and saving Aotea Square from zombies have all been in a day's work for Johnny Jackson.07 Nov 08:53 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Fletcher Building following a flawed strategyOctober was a crazy month for financial markets.07 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionViaduct property deal's value queriedProfessional investors have questioned the value to Goodman Property Trust of Singapore's Government Investment Corporation's acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in Auckland's Viaduct Quarter.05 Nov 07:42 AM
BDBDConstructionGoodman signs up Singapore for ViaductSingapore's sovereign wealth fund has bought a half stake in some of Auckland's newest commercial buildings in the Viaduct Quarter.03 Nov 08:25 PM
ConstructionNew volume reveals Fletcher's war effortFletcher Construction's efforts here during World War II and its aftermath are detailed in a second huge volume about the business.03 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher Building AGM + videoFletcher Building has forecast an 11 per cent operating earnings uplift by as much as $66 million this financial year but some shareholders still expressed dissatisfaction at yesterday's AGM in Auckland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ sharemarket extends gainsNew Zealand shares gained for a third day yesterday, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record.21 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionHousing repairs almost finishedNew Zealand's biggest residential repair job is nearly finished, with Fletcher Earthquake Recovery completing most of the Christchurch housing repair backlog.13 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionThe corner office: Graham DarlowGraham Darlow, Fletcher Construction chief executive, pays tribute to his engineering father Bob Darlow for inspiring him in his career and giving him his most precious possession.08 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionPower outages halt work at Fletcher Building plantsWork at four of Fletcher Building's main manufacturing plants in Auckland is on hold because of the power cut still affecting the city.05 Oct 11:42 PM
ConstructionProperty bosses draw up wishlistProperty and construction bosses want the Government to reform the Resource Management Act, an extension of Special Housing Areas, the creation of more affordable housing in Auckland and Christchurch and perhaps the introduction of some form of capital ga22 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionApartment plans lodged for Three Kings quarry siteFletcher Residential has applied to Auckland Council to have the Three Kings quarry re-zoned for apartments up to 10 levels high in the deep pit.19 Sep 03:28 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: The housing crisis - a private solutionAt long last the cavalry has ridden in to deal to Auckland's housing crisis. Indeed, not one cavalry, but several.28 Aug 09:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher in $40m HQ makeoverNew Zealand's biggest builder is about to start a $40 million makeover at its own global headquarters, after buying its headquarters back from Tauranga's Carrus Corporation.24 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher boss has impressive pedigreeA Melbourne engineer with some of London's biggest commercial and residential building projects under his belt is Fletcher Building's new housing boss.22 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher plans house building surgeNew Zealand's biggest listed company is planning a five-fold surge in house building, concentrating mainly on Auckland, where it is negotiating to buy a big site in the city's northwest.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction$366m profit tipped for FletcherNew Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.18 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher system slammed as unfairAnother construction industry player has criticised Fletcher Building's dominant position in New Zealand's plasterboard market via its Winstone Wallboards.04 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionPlasterboard war heating up as regulator investigatesBuilding supply merchants are reluctant to stock products of Winstone Wallboards' rivals and are squeezing alternative goods.28 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher faces hit from tariff cutsNew Zealand's biggest listed company, Fletcher Building, could be hurt by the Budget move to axe temporarily anti-dumping duties on building materials covering 90 per cent of a new home's construction, say experts.15 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firms fume over axing of duties on imported materialsJobs and companies could be lost if masses of cheap overseas construction materials flood our boarders, say building companies.15 May 04:27 AM
BDBDAged careProperty investor leads stocks upNZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.14 May 05:00 PM