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Mystery data centres: Mercury says Amazon’s power thirst is real - and weighs in on pricing

Power firm offers two rare, and telling, points of clarity after AWS' 'train wreck' week.

Elton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotel

Mike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.

Jury is out over whether homeowners will be left in the cold under building regime overhaul

Questions remain over who will pay for defective work.

'Huge on an international level': Worker 'disgusted' at handling of asbestos contamination scare

The man said many staff had unknowingly been drilling into the doors for weeks.

Asbestos contamination found in doors from NZ's largest fire door maker

Testing showed a small percentage of FRB cores contained asbestos.

Govt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - Bishop

The project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.

Amazon construction freeze: PM at tech giant's launch but massive Auckland site sits abandoned

Amazon announced it would spend $7.5 billion in 2021.

'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property Insider

As a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.

Vulcan profit falls, raises funds to buy NZ roofing firm

Roofing Industries had revenue of over $160 million last year.

Wealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through

'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny

Small Business: Real Fencing founder’s accidental journey to nationwide success

Ronnie Seiler talks to Tom Raynel about his nationwide construction business Real Fencing.

How Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heights

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.

'Market recovery' - Precinct's Pritchard on why it's building $1b+ of new Auckland apartments

Precinct has nine Auckland apartment schemes. Its largest is in Parnell for students.

'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club site

Marutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.

Auckland Council approves first step in plan for two million new homes

The council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.

'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cash

Plans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?