Deadly condition killing Aussie tradies could strike in NZ
The deadly lung disease striking down Aussie tradies is said to be looming here too.
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'The new asbestos': Deadly condition hitting tradies
A stonemason went from healthy to the intensive care unit in only a few months.
Govt chips in six-figure sum for waterfront project
The funding will come out of the Government's $3 billion provincial fund.
Comment: Prefab houses are not the answer
Prefabricated houses would be unlikely to be cheaper than building on-site.
Yates coming down: Century-old Auckland heritage building to be demolished
Developers will retain only the exterior of the original building.
Pat Baskett: New cash-eating fight for David against Goliath
COMMENT: Three court rulings should be enough to protect the Okura marine reserve.
Auckland apartment boom set to run out of steam: Report
The apartment boom is still delivering big numbers, but this isn't guaranteed to last.
Fletcher nabs Kiwirail boss for troubled construction arm
Reidy will oversee the problematic Buildings and Interiors unit in his new role.
Ex-Hawkins firms owe $41m: liquidators
Troubled construction company owes around a thousand unsecured creditors $41m.
Should Auckland Council sell its $500m worth of carparks?
Council ponders carpark ownership
Comment: We have to end construction's boom and bust
COMMENT: Construction industry needs to escape "boom and bust" trap.
Tauranga, Waikato councils to borrow $196M for water upgrades
The money will be borrowed from the government's housing infrastructure fund.
Property developer who left homeowners in the lurch declared bankrupt
It is the second time that Stephen Foley has been declared bankrupt.
Nicky Smith: Engineering a change of culture
COMMENT: Why we need to continue to tackle the obstacles that are holding women back.
What house deposit will you need to qualify for KiwiBuild?
Financiers are asking for more details on the loan criteria that will apply to KiwiBuild.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Endless red tape causes renovation frustration
COMMENT: Renovating a house is an insight into what has caused our housing crisis.
Simon Wilson: The housing we deserve
The Unitec project is the Government's big chance to show us how good KiwiBuild can be.
Hosking: Exactly who can afford Phil Twyford's 'affordable' homes?
COMMENT: New homes have increased by $50,000 even before a hammer has been swung.
Ghost town: Concern in Newmarket as retail stores stand vacant
The number of empty shops in Newmarket continues to rise.
Foreign workers mooted for KiwiBuild
Easier visa process for foreign tradespeople proposed to speed up KiwiBuild.
Fletcher's plan to build thousands of new homes
An Auckland-based factory will assist with the Government's KiwiBuild plans.
Quality KiwiBuild homes could save $680m: Report
If KiwiBuild homes are built to higher standards, it could save $680m, a report says.
Historic cottage left high-and-dry
Albert Park's historic caretaker's cottage has been hoisted two metres into the air.
Aussie shake-up in wind for Fletcher Building
Fletcher's giving a new longer-term strategy announcement in Sydney on Thursday.
Council investigating 'potential inconsistency' with Hobsonville factory construction
Council looking at the approved resource consent and a "best-outcome" consent notice.
$70m Pine Harbour scheme approved, apartments to rise near marina
The proposed development has met strong opposition from community groups.
Volume of NZ building activity falls in March
The value of total building activity dropped in March.
Building practitioners banned for disreputable behaviour
Two building practitioners were found to have brought the trade into disrepute.
Multimillion-dollar Rotorua land being cleared
Mystery surrounds what will be built on land on prime land on Fenton St.
Editorial: KiwiBuild can give industry a shake-up
EDITORIAL: New Zealand should have building materials at world prices.
'Judgment Day' looming for Bella Vista homeowners
Councillors will meet on June 6 to make a decision on a way forward for property owners.
Worker shot in head with nail gun
A man working at a New Plymouth school was shot in the head with a nail gun.
Receivers probe 13 ex-Hawkins companies, call for creditors issued
It is still too early to tell how much creditors will be able to recover.
PM sticking by KiwiBuild programme despite criticism
The Salvation Army says recent unfavourable reports are creating uncertainty for families.