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Focus Live: Sky-high real estate prices see government tabling bright-line extension

With more than half of Auckland's houses selling for over $1 million, the government is considering extending the bright-line test from five to ten years. Video / Will Trafford

More details revealed on why Bunnings store closed

Landlord intends to expand store but no re-opening date given.

America's Cup: $6m savings as council defers ferry terminal upgrades

"We've had to bite the bullet and make modest changes," Auckland councillor says.

'Tight' NZ timber supplies, price rise forecast

Going from spring to summer, timber supplies forecast to be short.

Fletcher forecasts making $100m more in first six months

Fletcher to make nearly $100m more this year than last.

Revaluations quadruple Asset Plus half-year profit

Smallest listed real estate vehicle has big plans development, office block

Revealed: Where the new jobs are in a Covid world

What kind of training will lead to secure jobs as we recover from the Covid recession?

Builder fined $80k for turning warehouse into offices, apartments

Illegal work was discovered when a large concrete block fell onto a neighbour's roof.

Developer fined $80,000 for illegal, unsafe Auckland apartments

The building work was discovered in 2018 when a block fell on a neighbour's roof.

Consent for Cadbury factory demolition granted

The old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.

North Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closer

Sleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.

Fletcher Building earnings up $80m on last year

"Heavily impacted in FY20 by Covid" - Ross Taylor.

Premium: BDO's annual construction survey reveals uncertainty in the industry

BDO's head of construction, James MacQueen, revealed the biggest concern of nearly 100 surveyed was the lack of future work security. Video published 2020. Video / NZ Herald

Low-ball bidding dogs $23b construction: new survey

The biggest concern of nearly 100 surveyed was the lack of future work security.

National hotel chains slash rent to investors, blaming Covid

"We are a group of 26 angry, desperate owners" - Ramada Albany suite owner.

Business Hub: The Kiwi-owned company that's one of our biggest builders

"We won't do every job but we can do any job we want" - Rick Herd.

Council leaves itself a loophole before Shelly Bay land sale vote

Documents released before vote over one of Wellington's most controversial developments.

Business retains $33m wage subsidy despite $211m profit

Outlook still uncertain, says construction giant.