New ZealandLeaky homes case: Company had no insurance for weathertightness disasters - auditorAsset stripping allegation strikes James Hardie leaky home lawsuit.01 Jun 05:13 AM
New ZealandMouldy high school classroom block to be demolishedHutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.29 Apr 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Warning bells' at school ahead of mould discovery, says Principals' FederationHutt Valley High School senior students return to partial remote learning next term.13 Apr 09:28 PM
ConstructionBella Vista trial: $70k handshake and forgery claims as blame game continuesThe trial enters its fifth day after resuming from a Covid-19 enforced break.03 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandBuy one, get one free? Why this Rotorua apartment comes with an Auckland officeFree office space in NZ's most expensive city? There must be a catch.05 Nov 04:44 AM
BusinessCarter Holt defective cladding case to proceedJudge says it is time to proceed on defective cladding case.11 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandOwner who claimed building wasn't leaky ordered to pay $500k in repairsCompany ordered to pay repair costs after falsely claiming the house was not leaky.03 May 01:01 AM
ConstructionAuckland Council may pay out another $350m for leaky buildingsThe amount of cover the Auckland Council thinks it could need has jumped by 10 per cent27 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandTenants forced into caravan parks on 7 days' noticeTenants angry after being given 7 days' notice to vacate leaky Auckland apartment complex.24 Jan 07:43 AM
New ZealandShops closed in Queensgate as water seeps inIt's not clear how much water has gotten into the stores.14 Jan 03:33 AM
Small BusinessFailed building boss investigated by Companies OfficeBlair Cranston was expelled from Master Builders in December 2016.08 Oct 02:28 AM
Small BusinessTradies get nothing back in $3.6m building company collapseFirm won House of the Year awards but came unstuck in 2016 after leaky build claims.07 Oct 03:00 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
BDBDBusinessFormer PM in High CourtJenny Shipley in court for high-profile case against Mainzeal's former directors.17 Sep 12:46 AM
New ZealandLeaky school: $20m rebuild to be announced tomorrowComplete rebuild expected for leaky school.02 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandFormer health minister told about hospital's leaky buildings in 2012Documents released reveal then-health minister knew extent of leaky DHB buildings in 2012.01 Jun 06:05 AM
Opinion'PR whitewash from council' on building consentsReal estate boss Paul Lochore says the process is far too long and expensive.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawkins to pay millions for leaky school buildingsA surveyor said temporary repairs were 'like putting a finger in a dam'.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hubDocuments show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.04 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandDHB chair 'embarrassed' over rotten hospital sagaUnion calls for budget rules to be ripped up after revelations about rotten hospital.29 Mar 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Don't go in there, you'll puke': Sewage leak causes big stinkStaff were evacuated from the Justice Precinct after faeces dripped through the ceiling.22 Feb 03:55 AM
ConstructionLeaky home victims 'have been screwed'Building inspector calls out Manawatu District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Sep 10:08 PM
Business'Water everywhere': Dream home turns to nightmareLesley and George bought a house to escape tragedy. What they got was even more trauma.03 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandRepairs for leaky school buildings cut back dramaticallyLeaky school repairs are about to get faster and cheaper but an expert warns against it.16 Aug 10:22 PM
OpinionPaul Lochore: Leaky-unit owners left to face ruinCOMMENT: Banks' refusal to loan and recladding costs are forcing many to the wall.17 Jul 05:37 AM
New ZealandFlammable cladding 'not prevalent' in NZCouncils and apartment industry to look into prevalence of flammable cladding.15 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandClassrooms double at Fruitvale SchoolNew Lynn's Fruitvale School will get a new $9.5 million classroom block.30 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandGood news at last for Long Bay CollegeA school that has been hit by fire and three tragic deaths this year has finally got some good news - a $4m repair job for its leaky classrooms.10 Mar 04:42 AM
BusinessRepaired leaky homes worth 1/4 lessStigma of uncertainty could linger for homeowners 15 years after repairs, researchers find.06 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessSupreme Court slams leaky homes legislationThe Supreme Court has criticised leaky homes legislation as slow and "tortuous" and ruled in favour of a Whangarei homeowner.22 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Browns Bay apartment block faces hefty repair billBat Palms Apartment block in Browns Bay that is facing a hefty repair bill due to it being a leaky building.Watch29 Nov 09:40 PM
New Zealand$2.1m to be spent on new classroomsAround $2.1 million will be invested to build a total of six new classrooms at schools in the Wellington and Kapiti regions, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today.29 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandGovt to spend $17m on two Waikato school 'redevelopments'Cambridge High School and Ngaruawahia High School Waikato will both undergo major redevelopments at a cost of $17 million.15 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandStruggling family find temporary homeFor one family, their leaky home presents a life or death situation for their 10-year-old.16 Sep 01:02 AM
