Infrastructure
'Gaping holes, rusty bolts': Residents want dodgy footpaths fixed
People living in a beachside community are frustrated with its dangerous footpaths, some of which have caused severe injuries, they say.
Polytech's potential closure stuns students
Students are stunned that Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is threatened with closure. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Local leaders critical of Queenstown Lakes healthcare system
It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.
Eden Park on attracting big events to Auckland
The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to… Audio
Union slams disestablishment of Te Pūkenga
The Tertiary Education Union is calling the government's disestablishment of Te Pūkenga a "disaster for regional New Zealand". Russel Palmer reports. Audio
As the sea level rises, who will pay? Councils seek answers
North Canterbury's councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threatens local communities.
Slips and flooding causing problems on State Highways
The weekend's wild weather has made itself felt on the country's State Highway network, with slips and flooding causing widespread problems. Waka Kotahi's Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Local politician continues fight for better drinking water for Waiuku
Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes is questioning why Watercare isn't investing in water softening treatment in its upgrade of the Waiuku treatment plant.
Watercare admits fault over Auckland woman's $800 bill from faulty meter
The water provider has apologised via RNZ's Checkpoint, while also revealing the number of known faulty meters has risen from 13,000 to 16,000. Audio
'Best of bad options': Southern councils suffer setback in water services plan
The four-council proposal was reduced to three, with the withdrawal of Waitaki District Council.
Selwyn future-proofs water infrastructure with new company
Residents association chair says there is anger in the community that public submissions were ignored.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8th July 2025
In today's episode, the second day of hearings for the contentious Regulatory Standards Bill is under way at Parliament, a leading vascular surgeon is angry and frustrated that patients like Amelia… Audio
Almost 30,000 homes without electricity in Northland regain connection
Power was interrupted at 11.19pm on Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Cook Strait ferry changes course after alarm sounds
The Aratere ferry is taking a different route through the Marlborough Sounds "as a precaution".
All Blacks face France in Dunedin
The All Blacks face off against France in Dunedin tomorrow night, for their first test of the year. Dunedin Venues chief executive Paul Doorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt asking locals to help steer Dunedin Hospital build
The government's turning to locals to help steer the build of the beleagured Dunedin Hospital, but they won't be giving advice on design, care or money. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Public lighting designer Tim Hunt
Tim Hunt is a Melbourne-based lighting designer who constantly thinks about how humans interact with light and how better lighting can make our cities safer, more welcoming and more beautiful. Audio
Work resumes on new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building after delays
The building will be the largest single health facility in New Zealand and largest health investment in the South Island.
