Infrastructure
Chatham Islands to get new supply vessel
A new supply vessel for the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare, will be on the water by late 2027. Chathams mayor Monique Croon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Labour slams govt's electricity sector changes
The Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted". Labour's Energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Popular Glenorchy trail restored after storm damage
Access to a popular Glenorchy trail has been restored after a storm swept away a key bridge.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 October 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market; The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both… Audio
Govt announces plan for challenges facing energy market
The government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Major Electricity Users' Group on govt's response to challenges in the energy market
The government will release its long-awaited response to challenges in the energy market on Wednesday morning. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Change in earthquake-prone building rules provides hope for Chateau Tongariro
There could be fresh hope for the future of the iconic Chateau Tongariro, following a major government shake-up of earthquake-prone building rules. Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin… Audio
Port of Auckland hails remarkable turnaround
A new tripartite agreement for the Port of Auckland signals a turnaround for a workplace long dogged by controversy, including debt, delays and death. Audio
Horse riders lodge human rights complaint over road access
Horse riders say they're being systemically discriminated against when it comes to safe road access and have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy… Audio
Some regions exempt from new earthquake building rules
Auckland, Northland and the Chatham Islands will be exempt from earthquake prone building rules because of the areas' low seismic risk, under changes announced by the Government yesterday. Auckland… Audio
Dunedin moves from low to medium seismic risk
While the earthquake-prone building system overhaul has been welcomed by many in the North Island, building owners in Dunedin are facing a different prospect. Dunedin Property Developer Russell Lund… Audio
Quake rule changes met with cautious optimism
Wellington building owners are greeting changes to earthquake strengthening standards with cautious optimism. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio
New Massey homes fall short of council consent rules
Some Massey first home buyers were shocked to find their new builds delivered with bare soil instead of finished yards. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Christchurch hosts country's biggest-ever water summit
More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Reason and logic are back': Seymour hails quake laws overhaul
The ACT leader says he was the lone MP in 2016 who stood against the the Earthquake-prone Buildings law, which he labelled as a "costly triumph of emotion over logic".
Christchurch cardiac care boosted by opening of third new laboratory
The latest addition supplements previous upgrades in 2021 and earlier this year.
Construction on Auckland's Bledisloe North wharf begins
The wharf will have capacity for large cruise ships and containers, and is part of the Port of Auckland expansion project given consent under Fast-track legislation.
Reservoir opened in drought-plagued corner of Northland
The water reservoir is the fulfilment of a pact between two politicians to transform the economy of the place where they grew up.
New Northland reservoir 'about creating opportunities' in drought-prone area
A major irrigation dam in a drought-prone corner of Northland is to be opened this morning by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Luxon shrugs off criticism from business leaders
Company bosses have named the prime minister the 15th best minister in his own Cabinet, and Nicola Willis 13th.
