New ZealandStrengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents'A cost-effective solution,' says council; works to extend bridge life to 50 years.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investorBig investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Error-ridden:’ Builder took 16 months to complete 2 months' work, fined $430kSimon Washbourne fixed the weatherboards incorrectly and installed windows that leaked.09 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidationA court has ordered a Napier company into liquidation and one apartment owner wants out.08 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandStink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to courtWatercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.07 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPromise to begin new tunnel this term in doubtGovt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.06 Sep 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businessesTwo advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.05 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeA Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuationNo external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.04 Sep 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m SeascapeDispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.04 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilitiesKPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.03 Sep 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
New Zealand'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shedBoard says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.02 Sep 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw indexDeveloper to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axedMeanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.02 Sep 05:30 AM
ConstructionDowned tools leave Auckland's Seascape an empty shellThe Detail: A feud between builder and developer has brought work on Seascape to a halt.01 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCasino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careJLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growthMost older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homesHomes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHome-building trend remains soft, new house consents fall 22%High interest rates and increased costs drive softness in the new home consent data.30 Aug 03:35 AM
AnalysisAnne GibsonExploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disasterIplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.30 Aug 02:05 AM
ConstructionFletcher Building poised for announcement on leaky pipesAfter complaints about pipes in Australia, company has been in mediation.29 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cynical state of building houses without sewers; Kiwis’ Am Cup divorceOPINION: 'Wellington is no longer fit for purpose as New Zealand’s capital.'29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay dealBuying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.28 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandGreen Bay resident fights against new housing developmentGreen Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk is challenging a new housing development that plans to install a wastewater pipe through his property. Video / Dean PurcellWatch28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNailed it: The Bay's three top building apprentices have been namedThree Tauranga-based apprentices have taken out the top spots.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val Group: High Court to decide if interim receivership documents can be made publicJudge prepares to hear arguments in Hamilton on Monday.28 Aug 07:04 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
Construction'Stabilising investment property market' - giant landlord Precinct reports resultCompany is progressing further growth in the apartment sector.27 Aug 11:12 PM
Infrastructure reportICBC: Innovative funding for green infrastructureICBC is ‘striving to make greater contributions for a good future’.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits emptyKāinga Ora’s taking another look at the plans due to 'significant cost escalation'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionCampbell Jensen: We need to get our priorities straightOPINION: There is a growing list of infrastructure projects in the pipeline.27 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesProperty Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roofDeputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.27 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBiggest deal of 2024: Sir Peter Jackson’s links to $105m Lyall Bay purchaseFilmmaker has plans to build a film museum.26 Aug 09:48 PM