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Dunedin Hospital rebuild: $17m saving approved by mistake
A bill of at least $17 million has landed back in the lap of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ.
Premium: Inside Fletcher Building's new $400m Gib board plant
Fletcher Building's chief executive of building product Hamish McBeath gives The New Zealand Herald a preview of the company's new $400m Gib board plant. Video / Greg Bowker
Business confidence resumes its slide on inflation fears
Firms expect margins to be squeezed as costs rise and they struggle to pass on price rises
Focus: More theft victims speak out, frustrated over police inaction
More and more victims of theft across Aotearoa are speaking out, frustrated with police inaction when reporting crimes. Video / NZ Herald
Here's what's new and exciting in world-class Waikato
Experiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.
New multi-billion-dollar Auckland village planned
Marutūāhu had given the planned village the name Maungārongo.
Has inflation peaked? New data to reveal how high cost of living has risen
Consumer price index data for the September quarter will provide insight into inflation.
Woman's new home build hit with extra $213k bill as costs rise
The woman quickly realised the fixed prices quoted were far too good to be true.
Australians buy Eke Panuku land to expand Dress Smart
Plans have been done in consultation with Eke Panuku: Lendlease.
Huge new meditation centre rises at Ihumātao
Up to 500 people can be at the premises at any one time.
Focus: Theft victims taking tracking down offenders into their own hands
Apprentice carpenter Braden Barker took tracking down the person who stole tools from his car into his own hands, but says police were unable to arrest the man when he tracked him down. Video / NZ Herald
The 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDL
Crown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.
'Never seen a list that long': 263 creditors' claims over failed Ormiston housing project
List of 263 creditors claiming money has been released with the first liquidators' report.
The Block NZ: TSB to give empty-handed teams $10,000
Two teams walked away with nothing in a disappointing end to the reality TV show's season.
Big NZ building company's paid leave for gender transitioning workers
Company says up to ten days' paid leave could help staff who are changing gender.
$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villages
Business has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.
First units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint venture
Twelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.
Fired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wages
A court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.
Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners
New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.
Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance
ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".
Beca says goodbye Pitt St, hello Wynyard Quarter
Construction of new two-building waterfront project now at basement level.
Villa Maria estate loss 'a travesty', Sir George Fistonich says
"Once the bulldozers are there, this asset will be lost forever," vineyard founder says.
Goodman Property Trust's $635.7m real estate push sets 19-year record
"Businesses need more stock than what they have traditionally held," says CEO.
Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers
Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.
'Give us back our views': 'Giant mound' of dirt angers residents
The developer says the sand mound is temporary but will be replaced with higher buildings.
Crane numbers drop, housing push sets Auckland record
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have fewer cranes than in February.
Retirement village planned for $90m Remuera site
"We don't want this to be a confrontational process," says local agent Grant Dickson.
From amputations to electrocutions: How dangerous are NZ construction sites?
Construction remains hazardous despite efforts to make it safer.
$400m Auckland retirement chain sale?
The business has run villages for more than 30 years and is locally owned.
Construction's catalogue of tragedy: But is building really the riskiest job?
Construction is relatively safe when fatalities in that sector are compared to others.
Infratil to sell $100m+ slice of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
Parties are doing due diligence and hopes are high for a year's-end deal.
Watch: Tunnel breakthrough on Auckland's $4.4 billion City Rail Link
The tunnel boring machine will now be dismantled and shipped to Germany.
What Costco needs before it can open its doors
Costco is due to open its doors on September 28, but needs two things to happen first.