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Methven profit slumps on slack building activity

Methven, the tapware and bath fittings maker, posted a 25 per cent slump in first-half profit, blaming a sharp downturn in Australian activity.

Exports fall and timber industry 'hammered'

First, the giant hole. Now, a reverse fill-in job

Champions emerge to fight for Christchurch homeowners

Advocacy services are emerging up to help quake-stricken Christchurch residents resolve disputes with EQC and insurance companies.

Check contractors' fees and work, warns apartment owner

Cavalier and OceanaGold lead parade of falling stocks

Vintage quake timber heads north to Auckland

Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.

The levellers - making Christchurch buildings even again

Companies specialising in the tricky task of re-levelling buildings are gearing up for a massive amount of work fixing up damaged land in Christchurch.

Ambitious plan creates mini-city

Australian building activity sluggish

Fletcher loses big player in rebuild

Landlord asked to pay for balconies' airspace

Formica eyes India's untapped potential on expansion drive

Abandoned airport could solve office space dilemma

Paltry pay rise after takeover coup

Fletcher unveils new China Formica plan