Infrastructure
How the government plans to save $2b on new Cook Strait ferries
The costings have been revealed for the project which will see two new ships sail into New Zealand. Audio
Plans to transform site of iconic Wellington shop into apartments
A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports. Audio
New Cook Strait ferries won't cost more than $2b, Rail Minister vows
Peters says taxpayers have saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want.
'A lot of effort' to get action on Kaeo water supply
Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio
Far North District Council to take over Kaeo water supply
Relief in Kaeo as water watchdog steps in following ten year boil water notice. Nick James reports. Audio
Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England
A water industry research group found wet wipes contribute to 94 percent of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom.
'Serious risk': Kāeo water supply taken over after 10-year boil notice
Residents claim they have had no running water for 30 days.
'Pāpāmoa now, Bethlehem next': Residents confront council over roading
Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.
Wanaka wastewater treatment plant failures investigated
Heavy rain hit last month when the plant was operating at reduced capacity due to a major upgrade leading to a spike in nitrogen levels.
PM backs 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
The Hawkes Bay bridge that has people talking
The Hawke's Bay East Coast Branch Construction Awards celebrates outstanding infrastructure achievements... and we reckon infrastructure in Hawkes Bay, post cyclone Gabrielle, is something we should… Audio
Slip-prone West Coast highway might be moved inland
The government has pledged $7 million to investigate the viability of moving a slip-prone section of a West Coast highway further inland.
Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
Time to solve the world's problems now and who better to do that than Ali Jones, and today her focus is on driving electric vehicles in the South Island. Audio
Industry body calls for more dentists to meet public needs
The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to. Its director of dental policy, Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
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
Government approves Eastern Bay councils standing alone with water
All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Oyster farmers 'really in trouble' after sewage spill
The owner of Mahurangi Oysters says he's had to dump 60,000 oysters this week and thousands more will be binned for the next two weeks due to a major wastewater spill. Audio
Mayor wants compensation for highway closure at peak holiday time
Max Brough is questioning the timing of the work in January while NZTA says it needs to be done when it's warmer and drier.
Minister calls for loosening of Eden Park concert rules
A neighbour of Eden Park is "loving" the possibility of restrictions being loosened at the stadium to allow for more concerts and events. Audio