Microphones were suggested for teachers to make themselves heard over construction noise.

The potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.

Three art-deco homes in St Heliers at the centre of a furore over Auckland's heritage preservation are unlikely to be relocated, Auckland Council chief executive says.

More than $7 million has been spent on overseas workers brought in to help cope with the workload after the Canterbury earthquake.

When American advertising guru Fred Mann and his wife Kitty decided to build a Kiwi bach in the Bay of Islands, they picked an Australian architect.

A developer is asking the courts to call off the Tree Council's crusade against him felling an 80-year-old Avondale pohutukawa.

Crane Group has told its shareholders to reject Fletcher Building's A$740 million ($989 million) takeover bid.