ConstructionBuilding boss says he imagines being in Nazi camp during media ‘attacks’He imagines he follows the rules but still gets "hauled off to a concentration camp".01 May 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeData shows official inflation rates underestimates Kiwis' true painWho is feeling inflation the most and why.01 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivisionA resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.28 Apr 05:15 AM
PoliticsWatch live: PM says nothing’s on or off the table yet in terms of new taxes, PM saysHipkins says his Government would not be bringing in major new taxes before the election.28 Apr 12:29 AM
PoliticsFocus Live: PM Hipkins addresses media in ChristchurchWatch Live: PM Chris Hipkins and Megan Woods address media after opening new Kainga Ora houses in Riccarton, Christchurch. Video / George HeardWatch27 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandQueenstown housing crisis: ‘Someone will die’Absentee property owners who used their properties four weeks a year blamed for shortage.27 Apr 06:27 PM
PoliticsNational will reinstate no-cause evictions if electedThe party also wants to scrap a range of regulations it says hurts landlords.27 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandThousands of state houses on flood prone land, more going upMore than 15 per cent of state housing is on flood-prone land.25 Apr 10:10 PM
New Zealand‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was sellingOne of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.24 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan with disability faces homelessness: 'I think it is so cruel. Where is the humanity?''I need a miracle. I know time is running out. I am very, very frightened.'24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSocial housing plans spark town meeting in KerikeriOrganisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.23 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessElaborate rental scam: 'Englishman' lures pregnant woman, flees countryPolice have vowed to arrest him at the border should he attempt to return to New Zealand.22 Apr 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEnvironment Minister allows Auckland Council reprieve on Government intensification push after floods, cyclone'Extension to enable staff to investigate flooding impacts and its implications': Parker21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTen ‘genuine prospects’ for future of Hastings Tudor-style villaTen prospects have been identified for the future of a Tudor-style villa in Hastings.21 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandLand of the long red tape: Is it time to loosen NZ’s building restrictions?A prominent developer is bemoaning New Zealand's red tape.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan has millions of empty houses. Want to buy one for $35k?New York Times: By 2033, 30 per cent of all Japan's houses will likely be vacant.18 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.18 Apr 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCould Fletcher's Perth leaky pipe problem cost more than A$15m?Investors may have to mull "worst-case scenario" in leaky pipe issue.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLifting the lid on Scarbro failure: Construction companies owe $14mBiggest NZ builder to declare insolvency this year: McGrathNicol says who's owed what.17 Apr 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeApartment pioneer caught up in Scarbro liquidation - what's next?Leuschke Group designed the complex with 112 residences, 12 apartments and seven shops.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRevealed: NZ's top 50 buildersOne firm has projects worth more than $850m in Auckland.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillions owed: Director has second modular building company collapse within monthsCabin and shed-maker collapse leaves almost $1m in debt to more than 70 creditors.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionScarbro liquidator: Building sites being transferred back to customersInformation about the failure due out on Monday, explaining the fate of around 60 staff.14 Apr 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRecord crane count reflects busy building sectorQueenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGiant Sydney-HQ real estate chain coming hereLocal manager says agency looking at up to 20 offices in New Zealand.11 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandCompact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchaseHousing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionUS-inspired Carlaw Park Student Village takes offOld school dorms out: Uni's new megablock took design tips from students.10 Apr 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Wild West': Big housing project a return to bad city planning, councillor saysThe councillor believes the application should be publicly notified to give people a say.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Project AucklandFuture proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky futureWhere we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.10 Apr 04:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: How to Prepare for greater densityEke Panuku's role is to handle the big-picture planning for Auckland's future.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga OraThe recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTrad front, rad back: Grey Lynn house valued at $5.6m for sale'But a lot was done on the renovation. I spent too much on that - over $2.5m.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victimsWhānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.08 Apr 10:50 AM
New ZealandTūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals upFive of the 14 brand-new homes destined for Te Iwiheke Place in Tūrangi are in operation.07 Apr 02:16 AM