ReviewsKarl PuschmannThe rules go out the unpainted window in Three’s new reno reality showHouse Rules NZ sees contestants leaving strangers to renovate their house.10 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."31 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionNational releases building policy, promises to make construction materials cheaperCan builders, Government dig their way out of the sector's malaise?31 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat controlNews snippets from Northland and the surrounds.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway poleThe team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.08 Aug 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSarjeant stonemasons 'going great guns'“We want it to be a lovely old building still, just in better condition.”01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRail transport between Napier and Hastings a possibility next month as temporary fix takes shapeWork is under way on the bridge at Waitangi, and it could open to trains next month.01 Aug 04:02 AM
New Zealand'I have no idea what this is doing here': Mystery pole appears in woman's drivewayShe says the community is as invested as she is in discovering how it got there - and why.27 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandBehind bars: Prisoners put to work building new social housingThe Herald goes behind the wire for a tour of a busy prison construction yard.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changesEskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.19 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandOwners who altered fire-damaged property ordered to pay $72kTower Insurance found that the tenants had altered the property.16 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandNapier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovationsAfter extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.13 Jul 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”12 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandSignature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigatedThe Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn out to official re-opening of Far North churchAhipara's St Clements Church has officially re-opened following years of restoration.09 Jul 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSarjeant's mid-range cost forecast heads north“We’re well behind programme."04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-JulySecondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.04 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandCommunity-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost healthOnce complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBound for the bulldozer? Interest in moving free two-storey villa tumblesTalks with more than 30 people who wanted a free Tudor-style villa have come to nought.25 May 03:43 AM
New Zealand3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coastThe shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.24 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary repairs on Dannevirke's troubled dam to be conducted in early JuneTemporary repairs under way as dam experiences leakage of 20 litres of water per second.17 May 02:24 AM
New Zealand$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandSH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of NapierNew roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.11 May 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBDA new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.11 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandBridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone billThe Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.11 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandUrban walls, bright future - art meets infrastructure with the CRLCity Rail Link brightens up construction sites for NZ's biggest infrastructure project.10 May 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport plans to build a second road entrance off SH2It would improve access and make the airport more resilient to natural disasters.04 May 12:00 AM
