New ZealandArt deco houses set for demolitionThree houses which heritage advocates are trying to save will be demolished within days. About 15 protesters remain on the street.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandTurua St protesters vow to lie in front of bulldozersProtesters have vowed to lie in front of the bulldozers to save historic cottages set for demolition today.18 Jan 08:33 PM
ConstructionBrothel owners in billboard backlashBrothel brothers John and Michael Chow have stepped up their campaign to force the Auckland Council's hand on a report into the demolition of the city's Palace Hotel that it is keeping secret. They have now erected a billboard on the site18 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldA Kiwi completes Spain's grand designGaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.14 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandCafe roof collapse forces hotel evacuation (+ video)A central Dunedin cafe could be closed for several weeks after parapets above it started collapsing this morning.12 Jan 02:46 AM
Opinion<i>Haiti one year on:</i> Neglect turns disaster to tragedyA New Zealander gives a harrowing account of how Haiti's nightmare is continuing.11 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandReview gives new hope for decaying theatreThe potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers urged to use mics to beat roadwork noiseMicrophones were suggested for teachers to make themselves heard over construction noise.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSt Heliers homes unlikely to be relocatedThree 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.06 Jan 12:12 AM
EconomyOverseas help bumps up quake costsMore than $7 million has been spent on overseas workers brought in to help cope with the workload after the Canterbury earthquake.04 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionHoliday simplicity brings building challengesWhen 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.29 Dec 04:30 PM
