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Fletcher loses out as hotel firm fails
The company behind Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn has collapsed.

Shanghai - a world fair to end all world fairs
Modern China's obsession with Western brands is clearly evident in Shanghai.

Construction out of the mire as housing consents rise
Building consents were up 11 per cent in October.

Hope yet for some Hanover projects
Hanover Finance says some of its property investments are showing signs of life.

Confidence in housing stays high, says ASB survey
New Zealanders are still optimistic about the state of the housing market, according to an ASB survey.

Fletcher Building back on path to profit
Fletcher Building is on track to return to profitability.

Fletcher Building cautious on 2010 outlook
Fletcher Building today said net earnings for the year should fall within the forecast range.

K Rd building named one of world's best
Ironbank, designed by RTA Studio for Samson Corporation, was runner-up in a European architecture award.

Mayors, Govt hold talks on leaks crisis
Leaders from worst-affected areas want to strike deal before Super City formed.

Waterfront treasure with a nautical air
139 Quay St won an architectural award for its striking design.

Leaky homes victims pay most in new deal
The Government has refused to get involved in large-scale payouts for the multi-billion-dollar disaster of rotting homes.

Big growth hopes could be dashed, says Treasury
Early signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.

Robots park the cars in Ironbank
The Ironbank is one of the country's first high-rise office blocks without air conditioning - but has robots parking cars.