Building
Lawyers bring own audio equipment to run-down courthouse
Rotorua District Court ranked the lowest in the nation for satisfaction with its facilities in a Ministry of Justice survey. Audio
Plan unveiled for luxury apartments to replace iconic Wellington fruit shop
Some locals back the plan, but others are worried it could change the character of their village. Audio
Putting traditional building techniques into modern use
Mimiro is an ancient Maori building technique that sees wooden supports fastened together using joints similar to tongue and groove and then the whole structure is fastened to the ground with rope… Audio
Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears
The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig… Audio
Shoddy window products being passed off as compliant
The Government's been warned substandard windows and doors are being sold to unsuspecting consumers - and no one's policing the issue. Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas, Part 2
In part two, a 120-year-old kauri villa once home to writer Robin Hyde is set for demolition - but some literary heavyweights have signed a petition to see the building moved, rather than demolished… Audio
Asbestos experts fear 'watered-down' safety system
Around the same time Palmerston North's asbestos-filled Fitz bar was burning, safety experts were warning the government about eroded controls around the dangerous substance.
$600k earthquake rebuild named NZ's best architectural design of 2025
Canterbury shone at this year's ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, with five of eight winners from the region.
Weekend Stuff - DIY Projects
Mitre 10's Stan Smith joins Jesse to answer all your DIY questions. Audio
Rates could go up for properties that get new granny flats
Rates could be raised for properties with granny flats, an economist says, after new rules were passed allowing people to build structures up to 70 square metres in their yards.
What's missing from new quake plans?
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there.
Restoration of Begonia House in Wellington set to begin
Work is set to start next month to restore the Begonia House in Wellington's Botanic Gardens. Krystal Gibbens went for a visit. Audio
What's missing from new earthquake plans
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there Audio
Auckland Museum volunteers innovate after gallery closures
Auckland War Memorial Museum's volunteers are looking on the bright side of a tough year - Ke-xin Li take a guided tour Audio
Quake building rule change could be 'win' for closed Chateau Tongariro
The 96-year-old building closed in February 2023 due to earthquake risk. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Concerns over airtight new builds and potential moisture risk
Concerns over airtight new builds and the potential moisture risk. Audio
What's the point in Museums?
A couple of weeks ago Auckland Museum proposed axing 30 jobs, with chief executive David Reeves calling it "regrettably a necessary step towards securing the financial recovery of the museum". It came… Audio
Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
Do hospitals have to be ugly? The history of our health design
They are some of the largest and most prominent buildings in our cities and towns. Places we are all are likely to spend significant time, as family and patients, weak or upset,. So why are hospitals… Audio
