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Holiday simplicity brings building challenges
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.
NZ: Land of unhealthy homes
Three out of four New Zealand homes are failing to meet new energy-efficiency standards.
Developer seeking court backing to fell tree
A developer is asking the courts to call off the Tree Council's crusade against him felling an 80-year-old Avondale pohutukawa.
Crane rejects Fletcher's $1b takeover offer
Crane Group has told its shareholders to reject Fletcher Building's A$740 million ($989 million) takeover bid.
Council's leaky home appeal fails
A Supreme Court ruling has left NZ's 1.4 million ratepayers more exposed in the leaky-building fiasco.
Russian billionaire to build walkway on Northland coast
A Russian billionaire has been given permission to build a 233m walkway along an untouched Northland coastline to get better access to his fishing boat.
Council to debate heritage order for art deco houses
There were heated scenes at an Auckland Council meeting this morning as protesters tried to stop a heritage demolition.
Andrew Krukziener bankrupt
Metropolis developer Andrew Krukziener has been bankrupted after surrendering to Inland Revenue's $6 million application.
Turua Street protests and demolition
Photos of the protests and demolition of the art deco houses in St Heliers.