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Jenny Ruth: What will Fletcher do with a billion dollars?
COMMENT: Jenny Ruth argues that Fletcher will soon have cash in hand.
Classroom crunch: The areas where kids are learning in prefabs
A big backlog of school building work is blamed on an overstretched construction industry.
Revealed: China's $11 billion NZ building spend-up
Raft of projects in pipeline over next eight years, and $2.1b of work already happening.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
'Lives shattered': Business owners slam CRL compo snub
Owner of one of NZ's oldest pubs says says more than 100 families on the brink of ruin.
18-storey Auckland Council building and half-hectare sold for just $3m
Auckland Council is to quit its old civic hub, with "less than $100,000" paid so far.
'Extraordinary': NZ tiny house video attracts 8.7 million views
"I can't believe the video has crept up to nearly 9 million."
Summerset $290m investment huge boost for regions
What do plans for $290m of new assets say about this sector?
Hong Kong-linked developer's plans for Newmarket
Land on and surrounding high-profile Warehouse site could see big changes soon.
New barriers broken: Retirement village study reveals surprising new trends
Records revealed in retirement village sector, new in-depth report.
Empty for half a decade: Councillor demands answers over unused Auckland Council building
Lee seeks sale halt until information is forthcoming.
City of cranes: What 98 of them are building in Auckland
It's hard to miss the tall metal structures but what are they being used for?
300 deaths in a decade: Factors in construction sector suicides
First report out on suicide in construction sector.
Listen: Arden sticks with target of 100,000 KiwiBuild houses
KiwiBuild's web site today shows just 83 homes finished.
Shareholders tip extra money into construction company
Construction company Southbase is opting for transparency.
Changing rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suites
Hilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.
Ryman net profit falls 16%, underlying profit up 11.5%
Ryman netted an after-tax profit of $326 million.
Argosy financials reveal 'significant' $39.6m insurance claim
Profit for the business rose to $133.7m.
SkyCity's plans to run online casino from Malta: Rules must change, says Minister
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says online gambling rules need to be addressed.
Migrant's anguish over new Auckland house
A Signature house-buyer is complaining about a long wait, builder defends actions.
Watch: Drone flies through new City Rail Link
A look under the surface at the development of the City Rail Link.
DIYers can erect Bunnings flatpack homes, say experts
Experts say DIYers can put up Bunnings flatpack homes
Why major developer will spend 'hundreds of millions' on a Drury town hub
Kiwi advancing Homestead Park plans at Drury
More shop space, better design: Sylvia Park's $35m expansion plans
Extra $35m spent at Sylvia Park: $223m project becomes $258m
Sylvia Park tower crane sparks concerns
Crane's unusual angle sparks reaction, but landlord explains there are no issues.
Bunnings flat-pack house no DIY dream, professional builder needed
Bunnings flat pack homes no DIY dream: aimed at qualified professionals
Watch: Inside Auckland's first Bunnings $91k flatpack home
It took just three months for a $91,000 Bunnings' flat pack to become a house in Onehunga.
Flat-pack solution: A two-bedroom house for $69,000
Bunnings has spent two years preparing to launch the product.
Wellington's pilot apartment conversion project delayed
Renters will bear the brunt of the delay with prices skyrocketing.
Businesses pledge to create jobs for Māori, Pasifika
Over 30 jobs will be created for South and West Aucklanders, Māori and Pacific people.