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Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure

The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.

Virtual flyover of proposed bridge

A virtual flyover of a proposed bridge replacing the concrete structure at Puketapu that was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle. Source / Hastings District Council


Rewriting the rulebook for building in the capital

Here's what you need to know ahead of a crucial council meeting today.

Napier’s new suburb: First roads near completion for 800-home Mission Hills project

The new suburb will include a 'boutique supermarket' and eateries.

'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village

'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.

'Unliveable': Owners struggle to cool Auckland townhouses in summer heat

Many townhouses are equipped with only one heat pump for the multi-level house.

'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cycleway

The site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.

No more detours: Waikanae River bridge expected to open next month

There has been good progress on the Waikanae River bridge.

Pothole fixes and four-lane expressway coming - but local roads need hundreds of millions

Councils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.

New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off

Density standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.

Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain

The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.

Prof Deidre Brown wins Institute of Architects' gold medal

'She continues to make an astounding contribution to architecture in Aotearoa." - NZIA

Corporate welfare? Financial state of Reading International revealed

Multinational cinema operator a long way from giant.

Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects

Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.

ELE group collapse: Deloitte to sell security company

The sale 'allows for the ongoing employment for staff'.

Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon

Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.