Infrastructure
Infratil eyes sale of $1b in assets as it targets stronger growth
Its chief executive says no decisions have been made on what's for sale, through the retirement business was one option considered in the past.
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oyster farmer 'not hopeful' sewage overflows in Mahurangi Harbour will stop
An Oyster farmer in Warkworth says he's not hopeful sewage overflows affecting his livelihood will stop, after a meeting with Watercare on Monday. Tom Walters runs Matakana Oysters and he spoke to… Audio
Councils vent frustration at expressway downgrade
Months out from work beginning, the revised design has seen on-ramps and overbridges removed and the northern end reduced from four lanes to two. Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
Giant battery: first stage of Ruakākā Energy Park switched on
The country's first super-sized grid-connected battery will help improve Northland's energy resilience in future power outages, Meridian Energy says.
Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
'A betrayal': KiwiRail weighs 70 job cuts as Aratere ferry retirement looms
The Maritime Union says 70 workers will lose their jobs as KiwiRail retires its Aratere ferry to make way for Picton's infrastructure redevelopment, with new ferries not arriving until 2029. Audio
Giant grid-connected battery site set to open at Marsden Point, Northland
The site covers an area the size of two rugby fields and consists of 80 shipping-container-sized batteries.
Jane Groufsky: How Auckland has changed
Curator Social History at Auckland Museum Jane Groufsky joins Emile Donovan in Turtle Bay to paint a picture of Auckland's changing landscape from the 1980s to now. Audio
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
Intense solar activity behind delays for methane satellite
The group behind a taxpayer-funded methane satellite has finally revealed what is behind delays to a crucial milestone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Funds to maintain school buildings stuck in 2010
Secondary school principals are unhappy the amount of money schools get to upgrade or replace their buildings has not changed in 15 years. Audio
Napier port profits show recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle
The port of Napier has had a strong profit rebound.
Waikato Regional Council calls for nationwide wastewater standards
Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Residents believe tourism good for region, despite being negatively affected
The findings come from a survey which has been released by the district council.
Do you really need a water filter?
We go behind the scenes at a treatment plant to find out what's really happening to our tap water.
Maritime Union on retirement of Aratere ferry
The Maritime Union says retiring the Aratere ferry is a setback as rail freight will now need to be trucked and ferried, making it slower and less efficient. Maritime Union NZ spokesperson Victor… Audio
Tātaki Auckland on plans for Western Springs
Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing plans for Western Springs stadium to become the home for football club Auckland FC. Tātaki Auckland chief executive Nick Hill spoke to… Audio
