Infrastructure

The Australian leg of the Eras Tour is kicking off, but questions remain as to why she isn't coming here.

Wellington city councillors have voted on a proposal to cut funding to the Khandallah Pool, reduce the budget for graffiti management and stop the annual fireworks display.

KiwiRail says it is now looking at buying second-hand ships for the Cook Strait ferry service, and is asking what to do about the terminals.

Commuters are being warned to expect delays today as 19 trains have been cancelled due to existing speed restrictions

MPs have questioned KiwiRail executives and the board chair about why it had got this bad.

If usage peaks or there is a major incident, all outdoor water use could still be banned at short notice.

Auckland's mayor says the meeting about days of transport woes went surprisingly well and was productive.

Track problems at Britomart Station have caused more woe for commuters. Audio

An iwi will continue to oppose to seabed mining even if the government introduces a fast-track consenting regime for significant infrastructure and development projects.

Councils can ill afford to pay for the upgrades and steep rate increases will follow, the Labour leader says. Audio

Watercare had to send a water tanker to Auckland residents and a retirement village whose taps turned off last night after three pipes broke.

Extensive work was done over the summer holidays but not all the track was upgraded to make it more heat resistant. Audio

Critics say the government's plan to speed up infrastructure projects puts too much power in the hands of one person.

Whanganui's mayor has celebrated the scrapping of the Three Waters law, but Labour has blasted National, calling it "irresponsible".