Building
Kiwi firm designs low-cost, fast-build house
The architects say they've found a way to strip hundreds of thousands of dollars from the cost of building a home.
Dunedin Gasworks Museum closes after possible earthquake damage found
The council has requested an engineer's report on the chimney.
Kiwi architecture firm's plans for its low-cost, fast build 'Living House'
A Kiwi architecture company says it's found a way to build a healthy and sustainable three bedroom house that three people can assemble in six weeks at a cost - excluding land - of $335,000. Audio
Locals hope 25-storey hotel will solve accommodation shortage
Locals hope the 25-storey tower will help solve a visitor accommodation shortage. Audio
Court dismisses injunction halting controversial Tauranga Marine Precinct sale
The judge's decision found the arguments for stopping the sale "generally weak", and that claims of a local boat fleet being harmed were "overstated". Audio
Work not yet begun to strengthen closed Nelson courthouse
Work has not begun on seismic repairs to the Nelson courthouse, more than six weeks after it closed.
Auckland councillors to discuss uses for land left vacant after storm buyouts
The council was set to purchase 1215 high-risk homes by the end of 2025.
New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
The can of worms that is the Resource Management Act
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.
Reforming the reforms - the RMA is up for debate, again
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again. Audio
Much-debated sports hub marks significant milestone
The Tūparikino Active Community Hub, the first phase of which was due to be complete in late 2027, would operate alongside New Plymouth Raceway.
Mayor frustrated as Dunedin Hospital upgrade makes slow progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent. Audio
New guide for assessing earthquake strength of concrete floors released
It "seek to incorporate state-of-the-art approaches for assessment of concrete buildings drawn from local and international research, and from international assessment guidance", said a summary.
Sound-wave technology could cool sauna-like apartments
New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments. Audio
Designing a better night's sleep
New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments. Audio
Roxburgh Town Hall fire cause remains unknown
However the blaze that also destroyed the building's 128-year-old cinema isn't thought to be suspicious.
Private healthcare industry in building boom
The burgeoning private healthcare industry claims its current building boom will take pressure off the public system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Fit for royalty - West Auckland mansion once owned by the Queen sold
A mansion owned by royalty, and one of New Zealand's most viewed homes, the historic Clark House in Auckland's Hobsonville, has finally been sold.
