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End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.
Warnings before devasting Libya floods went unheeded
Experts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.
Forged FMA document: Fake financial adviser pleads guilty
He falsely held himself out as a financial adviser in an email to clients.
Appellants back out of fight against $300m Bayswater plans
Some relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.
Business Hub: Sir George Fistonich is back on the wine trail
'I always say to people if you want to be successful in life, do what you love doing.'
Builder skips out on job after allegedly causing $70k botch-up
None of the walls were straight and all the weatherboards had to be torn off and replaced.
EVs, fast food and a supermarket - the new stores coming to Westgate
A multimillion-dollar collection of new fast-food stores is opening near Costco Fuel.
'Thoroughly opposed': Resident survey slams controversial Otago airport plans
The Wānaka Stakeholders Group surveyed more than 600 locals on the issue.
One man's $360m plans for two of his six retirement villages: Graham Wilkinson
One man owns six big NZ retirement villages.
'Shocker' - Nats on $33m Auckland Light Rail deal pre-election
'This purchase shouldn’t have been agreed to when the election is next month.'
Auckland Light Rail strikes $33m deal, Nats plan to axe scheme
ALR chief executive Tommy Parker confirmed the purchase contract today.
'Legacy to the city': Mini-golf course to stay at Memorial Park
Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.
'Sign of the times': Auckland swimming pool business insolvent
'People aren’t spending up as much on those nice-to-have items. Pools are very expensive.'
Whanganui's velodrome is resurfaced, so what comes next?
“There is a lot of use to be had out of it.”
Hiwa-i-te-Rangi reaches major milestone
Watercare's Hiwi-i-te-Rangi Tunnel Boring Machine has reached the halfway mark of its 14.7-kilometer journey to central Auckland as it excavates the Central Interceptor tunnel. Video / Watercare Services Ltd
'Stale, not relevant': Engineer behind collapsed CTV building wants complaint dismissed
Alan Reay's lawyer says "no need for accountability", "no public interest” in pursuing it.
$260m wiped off SkyCity, analysts react to bombshell probe
Just when the business was “getting some momentum, these legacy issues [flared] up".
Sasha Borissenko: Mainzeal case serves as warning for other directors
OPINION: It wouldn't be surprising if the appetite for directorships declined as a result.
Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration
The loan will go towards replacing the Category 1 building's roof.
'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade
“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
National releases building policy, promises to make construction materials cheaper
Can builders, Government dig their way out of the sector's malaise?
New home consents plummet, rising costs and inflation cause headaches
Builders' biggest gripes revealed, just as new stats show new home consents falling.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
Ellerslie Racecourse redevelopment: 330 long-term rentals to be built
Aucklanders get a chance to live in guaranteed long-term rentals by Ellerslie Racecourse.
Anatomy of a corporate disaster: What went wrong at Mainzeal?
The Front Page investigates how Mainzeal serves as a warning sign to other businesses.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work
"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."
Top court orders Mainzeal directors, including ex PM, to pay $40m plus interest
Construction company directors used 'rob Peter to pay Paul' strategies, says liquidator.
Maat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - Tuffin
Investors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?
‘The ultimate dream’: Planning starts for test cricket oval in Hastings as new facility opens
The proposed cricket oval would sit adjacent to new training facilities at Mitre 10 Park.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
Remember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.