The demolition of an earthquake-ravaged historic building has begun despite an outcry from heritage campaigners.

One of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.

Financial irregularities have been uncovered in a failed G.J. Gardner Homes Auckland franchise which owes creditors $1.8 million.

Roads, schools, prisons - business wants a share of the action, but the Government is in no rush, reports Nick Smith.

Plans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. In this tale of two buildings, Margot McRae looks at the past year in Devonport.

Fletcher Construction will run the Earthquake Commission's (EQC) project management office to oversee the rebuild after the Canterbury earthquake, a contract worth around $1 billion.

Fletcher Building, expects the residential property market to pick up next year when rebuilding begins in Canterbury and the government's response to 'leaky homes' comes into effect.

The deaths of four people in house fires across the country in the past five days could have been prevented, the Fire Service says.

She belies the conceit that readers only want primary characters who are likeable.

A superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.

It was hard to tell who was more excited at Eden Park's open day - the parents or their children.

Photos from the opening of Auckland's revamped Eden Park, October 10, 2010.