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'Can't get harder than this' – building boss on $200m+ Skyline Queenstown job

Popular 330-seat restaurant goes to vast 650 seats, viewing deck being expanded by 532%.

Bamboo becomes identity issue for some Hong Kongers after blaze

Use of bamboo scaffolding is a millennia-old practice that originated in mainland China.

First look inside $50m New World Te Atatū, 120 new jobs to be advertised next year

The jobs are to be advertised once a new owner/operator is appointed in 2026's first half.

Mortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cuts

Latest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.

Why Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker

Builders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.

Remedial work lined up for stricken Ahuriri wharf

The council closed part of Nelson Quay wharf, carpark and the boat ramp five weeks ago.

'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiled

Developers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.

Oceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%

$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.

'Delivered with heart': Award blockbuster for University of Auckland

Uni property boss Simon Neale called 'a catalyst for change'. He won a leadership prize.

Building cities from scratch: China's extraordinary infrastructure growth

But the dash to development comes with risks and rewards. What are the lessons for NZ?

Revenue down, profit up for Oceania after expenses cut

The $150m Helier opened in 2023, was 69% empty in 2024 but that has dropped to 45% now.

National architecture awards out: 29 prizes, 11 categories

Twenty-nine awards in 11 categories were made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Lindt opening third store, plans to expand further in New Zealand

Chocolate business plans to open further shops in New Zealand, nothing confirmed yet.

Goodman increases revenue, profit and shows plans for ex-Villa Maria estate

Portfolio of warehouse, logistics, industrial buildings was called strong and resilient.

Argosy profit nearly doubles as chairman backs quake reform

Government reforms will reduce unnecessary compliance costs, CEO Peter Mence says.

Woman kept waiting 15 months for $515k repayment of retirement village unit sale

Former resident waits 15 months for repayment as village faces commission complaint.