Infrastructure
'Shame on Shane': Protesters show out against fast-track projects
Up to 100 demonstrators came despite driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects currently going through the fast-track consenting process.
Cost of Marlborough storm road repair put at $20m
Contractors have been working to fix more than 780 faults across the road network caused by the storms in June and July.
Winston Peters on the $671m scrapped ferry fiasco
Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people. Audio
Approval granted for new organics processing plant in Christchurch
On Friday, independent commissioners appointed by Canterbury Regional Council granted resource consent for the EcoGas plant, which will be built in Hornby's industrial zone.
Queenstown Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday on Thursday.
Final cost of breaking South Korean ferry contract revealed
The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
'The public want answers': Questions over $100m sludge plant blowout
The Moa Point facility is now forecast to cost up to $511 million, more than double the original amount.
Rural Tasman highways drop to 80km/h
Phase 1 of Tasman's speed limit reductions have now been implemented, with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to… Audio
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton in central Christchurch
Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel. Mainland Capital director Ben Bridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The art of real estate photography
Property photographer joins Emile Donovan to discuss the art of real estate photography. Audio
Wellington's planned sewage sludge treatment plant faces increased costs
The council facility which is under construction at Moa Point is expected to be completed next year.
Politicians onboard City Rail Link test run
It was all aboard the City Rail Link express today for the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues in another milestone for the multi-billion dollar project. A train did a special VIP test run in the… Audio
Councillor says safety not prioritised as waterfront fence voted down
The proposal came after a coroner's report into the death of Sandy Calkin.. Audio
Chatham Islands building materials rusting 22 times faster than inland rural NZ
Building materials on the Chatham Islands are rusting up to 22 times faster than inland rural NZ, according to research by locals and the Building Research Association. Reporter Kate Green has the… Audio
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
Biggest overhaul of road funding in half a century on its way
Under the new system, road users would pay road user charges online, similar to a power bill. Senior fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Stuart Donovan joins Nights to discuss. Audio
NZ First say Marsden Point holds key to Northland prosperity
Could a triangle of land at the entrance to Whangārei Harbour hold the key to Northland's future prosperity? Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
'Very dangerous': Waipiro marina fast-tracked
Iwi and boatie groups are united in their opposition of a commercial marina for 200-250 recreational boating vessels with 14 superyachts in Bay of Islands.