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Electricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-rise

Lakewood Plaza power outage being treated 'with the utmost of urgency',

Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light

The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.

Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD

A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.

'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua

Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.

Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge

Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.

NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth

'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'

First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate

Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.

Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court

Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt

Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.

Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses

Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.

A Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuation

No external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.

Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape

Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.

New house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilities

KPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.

'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to court

Issue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.

'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed

Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.