Infrastructure
What happens now to Scott Base?
The future of a troubled redevelopment project is being mulled by Antarctica New Zealand's board after expected costs snowballed to almost $500 million.
Concerns about $2 billion subsidy for Tiwai
Analysis - Certainty for Southland, the energy market and successive governments is valuable, but the smelter may have found a way to earn millions in subsidies.
Where is the fastest-growing region in NZ?
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury.
Switching from gas to electricity easier said than done
Electric homes are cheaper to run, but it's not always easy to switch from gas appliances. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
New housing in Auckland stalled by wastewater upgrades
While Auckland Council is still issuing resource consents to developers in Warkworth, no wastewater connections can be made to properties south of the river until next year.
Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas after two-year closure
The nation's most troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months - if no more major storms hit.
Residents kick up stink over wastewater treatment system
The proposal doesn't address Akaroa's leaky pipes and will cost $100,000 per sewer connection, according to locals.
Auckland Council to vote on two stadium development proposals
The proposals for a revamped Eden Park and the downtown stadium, known as Quay Park, will be recommended for approval
Engineers headed overseas as infrastructure work cancelled
Engineers are warning that top staff are heading offshore after major infrastructure projects were cancelled or deferred with the change of government. Association of Consulting and Engineering's… Audio
Construction industry leaders plead for acceleration of infrastructure projects
Labour leader Chris Hipkins revealed a letter from the industry leaders in Parliament on Wednesday.
Wellington cafe to close due to 'never-ending' construction
An inner-city Wellington cafe says it's being forced to close its doors by the council's never-ending construction work on the central library and the Town Hall. The cafe's co-founder Rhys Kaan spoke… Audio
What NZ cities can learn from Barcelona’s ‘superblock’ urban design
New Zealand is one of the most car-centric countries in the world, Simon Kingham and Marco Amati* write.
The public housing problem
Is Kāinga Ora, the government's social housing arm, a total mess or a 'stonking financial success'? Audio
The public housing problem
Is Kāinga Ora, the government's social housing arm, a total mess or a 'stonking financial success'?
Audio'Appalling' train service only on time 23 percent of trips
New Metlink data shows trains are arriving at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Expert Feature: Electricity
Electricity - how do we generate it, how does it get from a hydro-station to our kettles, and where is the technology involved heading? Audio
Infrastructure deficit report released
The Helen Clark Foundation have teamed up with engineering company WSP to release a major new report into our infrastructure deficit. Audio
NZ Post won't deliver to homes in new development
Residents say it's 'ridiculous' they have not received mail for a year, while they can see posties delivering letters down the road. Audio
Zoning issues thwart mail delivery for new housing development
A misunderstanding over zoning has meant a new housing development north of Auckland has had no mail deliveries for a year. So when is rural actually rural? First Up's Leonard Powell finds out. Audio
Waka Kotahi won't release briefing on motorway-building scheme
The final bills are yet to land for Transmission Gully and the Pūhoi motorway, but they're likely to each be more than $1b.
