Auckland stories
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.
New home approvals edged higher nationwide, with Auckland still dominating even as Canterbury's post-quake rebuild boom faded.
Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.
House buyers in Auckland could be paying about GBP £530,000 extra because land use rules are inflating prices, a government-backed report says.
The revised standard aims to speed approvals for volume builders while reducing compliance costs and lifting the quality of new homes.
Dozens of projects from Whangarei to Southland are vying for national recognition at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Dunedin next week.
Warnings have been issued after seven Auckland deaths were linked to synthetic cannabis, which can trigger seizures, arrhythmias and psychosis.
Residents on a no-exit road were reconnected within 20 hours after the Waikato District Alliance speeded up emergency roading responses.
Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.
A crown-backed fund could unlock housing developments by easing councils’ debt constraints and paying for roads, water and sewerage.
Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.
Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.
Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.
Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.
Smaller investors are finding childcare centres attractive as Auckland’s expanding sector keeps occupancy above 80 per cent and demand strong.
The property group’s portfolio value topped USD $2 billion after an $89 million revaluation gain, with more uplift expected from developments.
Smaller homes are drawing praise for packing stronger design into tighter budgets and sites, judges say ahead of the 2017 awards.
Restricted bank lending in New Zealand is opening the door for developers to secure debt or equity funding from commercial property investors.
The scheme is helping site workers gain confidence to challenge safety risks, with applications now open for this year’s scholarships.
