PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApprentice severely injured: Building companies to pay $170,000Jeremy Haldane, 17, was crushed by a 400kg piece of timber roof framing in November 2017.11 Aug 11:00 PM
Business34,500 new homes planned for South AucklandDrury and Pukekohe to grow by more than the population of Palmerston North.06 Aug 06:20 AM
BDBDConstructionAuckland building consents hit record in year to JuneThe building sector remains inundated with work.30 Jul 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Kellow: Why is Auckland's Unitary Plan defying the critics?COMMENT: Massive overhaul of zoning in Auckland has led to better housing prospects.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOECD: Govt needs to make significant changes to KiwiBuildThe KiwiBuild reset has been pushed out yet again and is now expected next month.25 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandTauranga a 'city in crisis' as report reveals major housing shortfallTauranga a 'city in crisis' as report reveals major housing shortfall. /YouTube/Tauranga City CouncilWatch11 Jun 10:04 PM
New ZealandCommunity concerns over Porirua housing redevelopmentNeighbours call for more engagement over a housing plan in their backyard.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionListen: Arden sticks with target of 100,000 KiwiBuild housesKiwiBuild's web site today shows just 83 homes finished.27 May 11:01 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: No magic trick will save KiwiBuildComment: Even Houdini couldn't pull this rabbit from shambles of Twyford's hat.21 May 06:32 PM
New ZealandFocus: Walk through of a Bunnings flat pack home that is going up in OnehungaFocus: Walk through of a Bunnings flat pack home that is going up in Onehunga / Dean PurcellWatch17 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandWellington consents up, but housing deficit remainsDistrict Plan "close to breaking point" in some places and needs to change.09 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionGovt intervenes in construction shake-up after firms collapseThe Govt and NZ's biggest construction companies have devised a plan to fix the sector.13 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandNew $55m Manukau 'tech park' to fix tradie shortageManukau Institute of Technology to build new $55m trades school.04 Apr 04:00 PM
ConstructionBella Vista claims: Haters gonna hate, says councillorTauranga City Council 'unequivocally rejects' claims about failed subdivision.26 Mar 05:19 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: KiwiBuild incompetence leaves Wanaka houses unsoldCOMMENT: If you can't build and sell a house in Wanaka you're in the wrong game.11 Feb 06:00 PM
Construction'It's really cheap to build here, it's nuts': Expat Kiwi on why she won't rush homeOutfit with own supply chain would force pricing rethink, says expert.08 Feb 10:30 PM
ConstructionCouncil, builder, developer sued for $36m over defectsDeveloper, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Former KiwiBuild boss suing Housing Ministry for dismissalBarclay was extremely disappointed MHUD had divulged details of an employment matter.28 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandFormer KiwiBuild head resigned amid 'leadership complaints'The reason for Barclay's resignation on January 18 had previously been unknown.28 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandKiwiBuild ballot 'temporary measure' admits TwyfordOf the 98 KiwiBuild homes offered for sale in 2018 ballots, 48 have not been sold.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rentsJonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".23 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Pretty gutted' – Twyford on missing first year KiwiBuild targetThe Govt promised to build 1000 by July but Twyford is only expecting 300 to be built.23 Jan 04:07 AM
BusinessAuckland waterfront 'do-up' offers stunning city viewsCentury-old Auckland waterfront home needs renovating, but has a CV of $1.9m.22 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandWhy man smashed windows of a house he helped buildMatthew Healey picked up rocks on the site and hurled them at 20 double-glazed windows.21 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandGovt taking right steps to ease obscene housing crisis: studyTauranga and Auckland are among the top 10 least affordable cities in the world.20 Jan 08:31 PM
Small BusinessTiny houses: Rent-to-buy cheaper than weekly rent in AucklandFinding it hard to break into the Auckland property market? Tiny houses could change that.12 Jan 08:51 PM
ConstructionREINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild interestREINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild involvement29 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandMega urban development agency announcedCouncils will be consulted but will not have power to veto Government plans.24 Nov 10:11 PM
New ZealandGovernment's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: TwyfordThe new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.23 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandBridges says Labour 'woefully underestimated' KiwiBuildPM says the claim Labour undercosted its KiwiBuild policy by $18 billion is incorrect.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandJust what is NZ's newest Ministry?The Opposition is already labelling the department a dud.01 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandFour-year battle: Hunger strike threat over leaky homeLeaky home couple give council hunger strike deadline. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandTamihere calls mixed housing 'social engineering'Should state homes be lumped into big housing estates or blended into the community?27 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandThousands queue to look inside The Block NZ homesThousands of people lined up to see <i>The Block NZ</i> houses today.16 Sep 05:48 AM
