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A new framework establishes a broad understanding of what is meant by 'housing quality' and will be useful across the New Zealand data system, Stats NZ said today.

Alleged defects in a seven-level building in central Christchurch were spotted by a recently qualified engineer on a night out.

A new office building in central Christchurch's main shopping precinct has many serious flaws in its earthquake design according to three leading engineering companies - including one in a government-commissioned report.

Wellington apartment owners could end up spending more to make their buildings earthquake safe, than the actual value of their home.

The Government is looking at whether more buildings might be "earthquake-prone", particularly those with precast concrete and hollow-core floors.

Reading Cinemas has told investors it is "laser focused" on re-inventing the earthquake-prone Courtenay Central complex - but how it plans to go about the multi-million dollar revamp remains a mystery.

The closure of Wellington's Central Library looks set to cost the city more than $10 million in its first year, plunging Wellington City Council further into debt.

Auckland Council has an offer of $58 million for its service centre at 35 Graham Street in the central city, the most valuable of seven properties it has put on the block.