Infrastructure
Road connecting isolated communities upgraded
Tavern owner Eric Gathercole hoped the upgrade previously treacherous stretch of Route 52 in the Tararua District will mean more business.
Common sense or nerve-wracking? First speed reduction reversal coming into effect
Drivers on State Highway 2 Featherston to Masterton will be the first to travel on a road where the speed limit is going back up. Audio
Call to remove barriers for offshore wind energy industry
Taranaki leaders say the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill - which was before a select committee - only goes part way to realising New Zealand's potential.
Tasman District working to reduce speed limits on rural roads
Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see speed limit reductions, that a government rule delayed. Tasman District mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Speed limits to revert back to higher speed limits on 38 sections of state highways
The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Audio
New Plymouth wastewater officials fed up with 'fatbergs'
New Plymouth officials say they're fed up with "fatbergs", after the congealed masses that caused roughly 70 percent of local wastewater network blockages last year.
Popeyes Chicken in Lower Hutt proves popular
Lower Hutt's Popeyes chicken is proving to be so popular, it has had to bring in traffic management to stop long queues from its drive-through and carpark spilling onto the road. Ashleigh McCaull went… Audio
Will sealed roads become a luxury in the south?
Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
Bus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a month
Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confusing'. Audio
Hearings will decide fate of contentious wastewater plant
Despite more than a decade of debate on the plant's replacement, the Akaroa community is still divided on the plans.
Ranfurly residents urged to conserve water
The Central Otago District Council said recent heavy rainfall had caused dirty river conditions, which had limited its ability to treat water to safe levels.
1500 more builds in flood zones despite disaster
Law changes are coming - but more than one in 10 homes consented over a year in Auckland sat on a flood plain. Audio
Khandallah pool celebrates 100 years - but will it last?
The pool could see out another 60 years with the right upgrade, councillor says - but its future is uncertain.
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Hamilton residents urged to save water as summer heats up
Hamilton City Council says the city's water use is climbing daily and residents are being urged to reduce water usage.
Mayor says work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
Auckland's mayor says more work is needed to prevent faults after a pipe burst left thousands of residents without water.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Swathe of Auckland without water after main burst
Watercare says up to 10,000 people are affected, and a fix is expected to take 24 hours.
Nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland lose water
Water is slowly being restored to nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland after a large water main burst yesterday, cutting supply. Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Council takes another council to court
The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
