Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
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Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property
The home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.
Urgent review of 42 properties worked on by man accused of forging engineers’ signatures
More than 1000 properties may be impacted nationwide.
Family members face raft of charges over alleged unlawful buildings
An Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.
Specialists brought in to help opera house
Work is being carried out in the theatre after a review highlighted safety concerns.
Grounded: Celebrity couple's helicopter pad on hold
New group Quiet Sky Waitematā: seeking petition signatures against choppers.
Inside $150m St Heliers retirement village
Hybrid Jaguars and smart assistants feature in 'luxury' retirement village.
Auckland house prices, sales volume increasing despite tough market
Despite an unpleasant combo of ingredients, some confidence is building.
Downer wins $540m Hamilton road contract
'A big part of this is the planning that goes into the physical works' - NZ country lead.
Kāinga Ora plan could see up to 40 small apartments built
There's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.
Govt approves funding for hospital business case
Hawke's Bay is included in the regional hospital redevelopment programme.
Bond payment and deposit scams: REINZ's warning for tenants
Phriendly Phishing gives five key pieces of advice: how to protect yourself.
New housing consents continue to fall, down 11%
Now only around 45,000 new homes consented annually, down from a record 51,000.
NZ's most controversial marina opening in September
Floating cafe on new marina to be available for businesses to hold functions and meetings.
New Wynyard Quayside offices: first look
Three new buildings expected to be worth about $240 million.
Students swap pens for tools
The students are building new skills, constructing a house from the ground up.
Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house
The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.
'Carnage': Building industry leader issues recession warning
'Without question, there will be more closures.'
Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
Watch: What's replacing Auckland's Downtown Carpark, apartments revealed
Enjoy the cheap $4.50/hour car parking rate while it lasts. It will go soon.
H & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answered
The retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.
Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds
58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.
ERA rules in builder’s favour after he was sacked for yelling at his boss
His time with the construction firm only lasted one month.
Defective Victopia apartments: Repairs spiral 169 per cent to $62 million
Disappointment expressed that costs had escalated so much.
Creditors line up in liquidation of upmarket hair salon chain
More than $800,000 Covid cash was paid to keep it afloat - but it still sank.
Investor claims builder tried to blackmail him for $10k to sign off consent
The builder says he simply didn't want to put his name on shoddy work.
$3.2b landlord hit by outlook revision
'Change is due to the temporary decrease in our funds from operation/debt ratio.'
Council reviews consents after engineering sign-off allegations
Hundreds of homes could be affected.
Immigration, Ukraine war drives luxury real estate demand
New Zealand's political stability and lifestyle are big draws for international buyers.
Neighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costs
Business plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.
Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal
Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.