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Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns

Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

What to expect from today's GDP data?

Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.

'Biggest New World upgrade in NZ' - what was happening before the fire?

'This was the biggest New World upgrade in NZ because that store is the flagship.'

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Watch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnight

More than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.

Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable

The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather

The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.

New hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays opening

Walkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.

Building at $1b warehouse park begins

Macrennie Construction is building the first warehouses for James Kirkpatrick Group at Wiri.

Real estate agent Ollie Wall and agency must apologise after complaint

Real Estate Authority committee decision: complainants' names, address suppressed in case.

Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction

Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock

'Potentially catastrophic': Youth videoed scaling 220m Auckland high-rise crane

Such stunts can be tragic for the individual and their family, a construction boss warns.

'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000

A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.

WorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use

Road cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.

Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal

He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?