PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHotels pour millions into luxury upgrades as visitor demand reboundsFive hotels in a tourism town speak on renovations and what's driving post-Covid growth.05 Mar 05:00 PM
AucklandPonsonby ‘worst house on best street’ do-up fetches $3.5m more at auction than 2024 saleA full Jones Architects overhaul added a pool, fourth bedroom and new level.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumTourism'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surgesIHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.10 Feb 02:00 AM
EntertainmentThe Block's Scotty Cam: Would I be a contestant on the show? I don't think so17 Nov 06:30 AM
TravelNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
RetailGodfrey Hirst owner looks to take Bremworth privateThe offer is 85% above Bremworth’s latest closing share price of 62c.01 Oct 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Eric Murray's renovation success; former TV journo moves to real estate; NZ designer's royal connectionPlus a hospo power couple on a family rivalry and their new St Heliers hotspot.24 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLove It Or List It NZ host on life after business, sending emails during labour'As soon as I got the epidural, I was like, ‘Pass me my laptop, I've got an email to send'15 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandThe saucy secret of one Waikato house reno Deanna Hinde never imagined one of her most-used tools would come from the pantry. 29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater undergoes renovationsThe American architect's multi-terraced masterpiece is a Unesco World Heritage site.26 Aug 01:49 AM
Business'Extremely worrying': Kitchen Things customers left in the lurch as orders unfilledOne customer says he is almost $4000 out of pocket.20 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldTense exchange: Trump, Powell dispute Fed building costsTrump and Powell clashed over renovation costs.24 Jul 10:27 PM
LifestyleOn The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family businessFancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.05 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandVinery Lane renovationThe Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.15 May 04:56 AM
New ZealandNapier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floorA man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.08 May 10:12 PM
World‘Upskirting’ fears over Kirstie Allsopp’s husband’s pub plansResidents say installation of Victorian lightwell could allow ‘low-angle photo shoots'.27 Apr 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau HotelThe hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.23 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandTime capsule discovered hidden in North Shore bungalowA time capsule, buried 25 years ago during a bathroom renovation, has been unearthed. Video / Corey FlemingWatch21 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Financial lessons I learned from a renoOPINION: There are things you just don't know about until after.13 Jan 03:00 AM
LifestyleThe deadly problem with quartz kitchen worktops – and what you should choose insteadCases of a fatal lung disease have risen among tradies working with engineered quartz.23 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOnce grand Queen St centre a ghost town but owners push ahead with development dreamOwner of Sky World has tried to sell the property since early 2023.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidatedOne customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.10 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleYou need to check out these Auckland events before they're goneWondering what’s happening around Auckland? Luckily, our weekend guide has you covered.24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEngineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total banThe company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.05 Apr 04:01 PM
New ZealandAnother major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homesPressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.20 Mar 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAustralia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.15 Dec 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWorkshops ‘need investigating’ after report shows lung disease dangerAustralia could ban engineered stone - what is the industry saying here?09 Nov 04:00 PM
