Construction
Tradies able to sign off own work under new scheme
House builders and tradespeople deemed as "trusted" will be able to sign off their own work under a self-certification scheme to be introduced by the government. Building and construction Minister… Audio
From woe to go: Work finally set to begin on Courtenay Place
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau turned the first sod on the upgrade, and construction will start on Sunday.
Hospital failed toxic fume victims, union says
Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.
Asbestos slurry hits homes in Wellington
Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Audio
Plans for 25-storey hotel in Hamilton
It's hoped a new, 25-storey dining and hotel complex will help to solve Hamilton's visitor accommodation shortage and transform the city. Libby Kirkby-McLeod looks how the complex might change the… 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
Weekend Stuff: DIY
The weekend is here and that deck isn't goingto build itself. Nor is that new window frame going to magically jump into the wall on its own voaltion. Stan Scott is our regular DIY and building expert… Audio
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. 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.
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.
Building company says lower supply costs possible by saying 'no'
Latitude Homes says it has been able to negotiate lower prices despite rising supply costs.
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
Construction sector down more than 3 percent in quarter
The economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots. Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why has New Zealand not banned engineered stone?
Dr Alexandra Muthu is an occupational and environmental physician and long-time advocate for greater regulation and she speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
The women battling for excavator supremacy
History could be made at the National Excavator Operator Competition, where contests have had to dunk basketballs, pour tea, and scoop eggs in heavy machinery.
Construction costs stable amid industry downturn
The cost of building a standard one-storey home in six major cities rose 0.4 percent in the three months ended February.
New-look St James won't just be a theatre, owner says
The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio
'It's really dangerous, it could've hurt anyone'
The daughter of a woman injured by falling debris on Auckland's Queen Street says she's yet to get answers from the council.
