Infrastructure
'Not impressed': Councillor slams Brown's idea of leasing port
Auckland's mayor says his plan to lease council assets to pay for the rising costs of running the city is not asset stripping.
Coromandel residents weeks away from SH25A Xmas present
Coromandel residents and holidaymakers are just weeks away from being able to cross the peninsula via the main road again. State Highway 25A was washed away in the summer storms, and a massive rebuild… Video, Audio
No more poo - or portaloos - in Masterton gardens
Council supplies 21 properties with new reflux valves and wastewater tanks.
Fancy grabbing a gondola out to the airport in Auckland
A report out this morning makes the case for urban cable cars to help ease congestion in our biggest cities. It was commissioned by aerial lift manufacturer Doppelmayr - which has made gondolas and… Audio
Waka Kotahi delays closing SH1 in Brynderwyns for consultation
A decision to close State Highway One through the Brynderwyns for vital repairs has been delayed so Waka Kotahi can consult with the local communities. The main route in and out of Northland needs to… Video, Audio
Around the motu: Todd Niall in Auckland
Todd looks at the biggest issues facing our biggest city - including Auckland Council selling the Downtown carpark to Precinct Properties, despite a last-minute flurry of opposition and threat to sue… Audio
Multi-million dollar plans for equestrian centre near Ashbutron
Consents been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
The Panel with Ruth Money and Duane Major (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and guests Ruth and Duane talk about the future of Auckland CBD and whether locals will cope without a soon-to-be-demolished multi-story carpark.
The panelists also… Audio
Funding a sticking point as Wellington Water plans fix of 1000 leaks
Wellington City Council is set to consider how it would pay for the repair of the leaks during the current financial year.
Gun-related threats against roadworkers more than double in past year
Gun-related threats against state highway roadworkers have more than doubled this year. In some cases, security guards have had to be brought in to protect workers when the abuse has become too… Audio
Far north faces another summer without roading lifeline
The Far North faces another summer without its vital lifeline, State Highway One through the Mangamuka Gorge to Kaitaia. The gorge has been closed on and off for three years due to extreme weather… Video, Audio
Wellington passengers feel flow-on effects of cancelled flights
Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Audio
Water use back to normal for Te Aroha residents
The local council had urged Te Aroha residents to reduce water use yesterday after the treatment plant had to shut down due to sediment issues.
What to do with our doo-doo? Raglan ponders next steps for sewage
A new treatment plant is in the pipeline, but the beach-side community doesn't know what to do with the end product.
Bypass opponents claim it will cost $500k in free pies for workers
Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have a new beef with Waka Kotahi - the cost of 'Pieday Friday' although the agency is disputing the cost.
Lack of Coromandel tourists leave business owners worried about summer
The famous track has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle hit in February, causing landslides in the area. Audio
The Pre-Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou
Wallace and panellists James and Georgie discuss the dangers posed to road workers by speeding vehicles throwing up rocks and stones. Plus, they tell us what's been on their mind this week. Audio
Arthur's Pass highway closed during the day for two weeks in December
Waka Kotahi says the dates were chosen after extensive engagement with travel, hospitality and freight operators.
Waitematā Harbour rahui lifted, seven weeks after sewage spill
Watercare says it is hoping to make amends because the harbour has "suffered a lot in the past 100 years".
Brynderwyns State Highway 1 closure announcement postponed to next week
If the closure goes ahead as expected it will last seven weeks between Waitangi Day and Easter.
