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Economists cut NZ growth forecasts: NZIER

Nick Smith: Enlisting hi-tech to trim building costs

New Kopu bridge ready for motorists

NZ home building activity holds at lowest level in 18yrs

Investors question Fletcher downgrade timing

Skilled Brits lead way for Christchurch rebuild

Fletcher Building earnings forecasts downgraded

Six out of 11 analysts who cover Fletcher Building shares have cut their 2012 and 2013 earnings forecasts.

Auckland pushes 11pc rebound in building consents

New Zealand building consents bounced back last month, signalling a flurry of new construction intentions in Auckland's residential property market.

Rebuilding of Christchurch draws workers

Stephen Selwood: Glen Innes housing project could go step further

Government initiatives to improve value from new state housing estates in Glen Innes and elsewhere are laudable, but can go furthe

Vintage quake timber heads north to Auckland

Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.

The levellers - making Christchurch buildings even again

Companies specialising in the tricky task of re-levelling buildings are gearing up for a massive amount of work fixing up damaged land in Christchurch.

Daring thieves steal the lot

Burglars have stripped an empty apartment complex stealing everything - including 32 kitchen sinks.The crews behind the thefts posed as demolition workers and spent weeks inside the apartments.

Developers give consents policy a warm welcome

Mathew Brown: Don't be scared of denser housing

New-look Christ Church Cathedral planned