EconomyBuilding consents up 17pc - units, quake homes approvedThe number of new homes approved for construction in August was up 17 per cent, the second month of increases, with retirement units and earthquake-related replacement homes lifting the numbers, says Statistics New Zealand. 29 Sep 10:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateInvestment welcome mat rolled out for Chinese Deputy PremierChinese Deputy Premier, Hui Liangyu, got concrete proof that Chinese investment in New Zealand is welcomed, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Wellington today.27 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandCommunity groups face big costs claim from Masonic Hotel developerCommunity groups and the Historic Places Trust face a huge claim for costs from the developer who wants to turn the Masonic Hotel 06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury a Mecca for job seekersNZ's total of building trades workers needs to double to 155,400 over the next five years, say training groups.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDowntown flyover needs to go, say city planners'Concrete jungle' could be transformed into open plaza with views of harbour.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCTV building 'should not have pancaked'Experts have pointed to tell-tale signs of problems in the CTV building before it collapsed.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionForward Thinking: Metal heavenA famous Rolling Stone once said: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." In fact, I'm going to manipulate his words and say: architecture could very well make you want to dance.10 Aug 09:30 PM
