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Police reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflicted
Reid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.
Worker taken to hospital after accident at retirement village site
Hundreds of new apartments and a hospital rising on the 2.6ha site fronting St Johns Rd.
Project Domino ‘band-aid’ buys time for troubled Hawke’s Bay hospital
HB buys time for an ED that is overcrowded, and an ICU that is not fit for purpose.
The Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for Australia
Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.
Petition launched to keep 18-hole golf course open space
'Imagine the impact the extra volume of housing will have on the infrastructure.'
Behind bars: Prisoners put to work building new social housing
The Herald goes behind the wire for a tour of a busy prison construction yard.
Employer’s guilty plea after scaffolder lost both arms in workplace accident
The company could be fined up to $1.5 million at sentencing in November.
Championship 18-hole golf course suddenly shuts
Director says the club continues to lose money.
Auckland shooting: Phillippines workers support each other
"I told them that they were in a state of shock and trauma right now."
Contractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of court
CPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.
Auckland CBD shooting: 'People feeling vulnerable and distressed'
Building bosses support staff: "We’re getting Mates in Construction to talk to everyone."
Watch: Luxury for a rock bottom price - inside one of Dubai's five star hotels
It's low season in Dubai because of the heat so there's hotel bargains to be had.
CBD shooting building site one of NZ’s biggest construction projects
Shooting took place in the heart of a busy transport and office hub.
Auckland apartment market: New sales plummet, projects abandoned
There's been an 83 per cent pre-sale drop in the last six years.
'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changes
Eskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.
Auckland CBD ghost towers get new lease of life
Big skyscraper was 22 per cent empty in last year's survey, now's it only 7 per cent.
Ditching our dining room tables to 'work from work'
Workers buzzing up and down in their lifts in greater numbers as Covid fears recede.
Commercial property’s interest rate pain - a value investor’s gain?
Asset write downs and lower returns - but could the firms be a value investment?
Buyers line up for $70m-plus Ponsonby Central: What's inside?
Ponsonby Rd's retail vacancy rate is just 0.9 per cent, the lowest in central Auckland.
New apartments have no car parks, bikes get dedicated lift
It's proof compact, well-sited apartments without car parks will sell, the developer says.
Terehia and Ngahiwi Walker: Matariki educators
Wrote waiata, trained adult 35-member kapa haka rōpu, running hangi for 100.
Napier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovations
After extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.
'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape
“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
Council considered evacuating Loafers Lodge due to safety concerns before fatal fire
Wellington City Council considered issuing a dangerous building notice in 2018.
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.