Infrastructure
New Kāeo Bridge set to open
A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week - but initially it will be only one way at a time, just like the old one.
Wellington may move to level 3 water restrictions
The region may have to tighten water use rules even further in the next two weeks.
MP worries hospital rebuild will be 'guinea pig' for privatisation
Rachel Boyack is worried the Nelson Hospital redevelopment could be used as a test-case when it comes to privatising health infrastructure.
Southland council says more funding needed for flood protection
The region is grappling with ageing infrastructure and more frequent extreme weather.
Houghton Bay water main rupture leaves 200 homes without water
A Wellington resident says she would rather have functioning pipes than a newly rebuilt town hall. Yesterday, a leaking water main in Houghton Bay ruptured sending a torrent of mud and trees into the… Audio
Water main blows in Wellington: 'It must've scared the hell out of them'
Two teens were walking along a pavement when a leaking main "blew underneath them", a resident says. Audio
Christchurch council looks into viability of hosting Commonwealth Games
Fifty years after Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth Games, the mayor is aiming to get the sporting event back to the city in 2030.
Geothermal, solar and wind drive electricity generation growth
Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies said even more new electricity generation was needed.
Upper Hutt, Wellington mayors to meet with Simeon Brown over water woes
On Friday, Brown said he was disappointed in Wellington and Upper Hutt councils for failing to provide crucial information.
Why you might see more roadworks over summer
NZTA explains why longer days and warm temperatures are the "best time" for resurfacing roads.
'Serious concerns' about councils' ability to manage water issues - Minister
The Local Government Minister says he has "serious concerns" about Wellington and Upper Hutt councils ability to manage water shortage and leakage issues. Audio
Industry group calls for clarity on government's water reform plans
Infrastructure New Zealand is pushing for water infrastructure to be taken off the financial books of councils. Audio
Wakefield, Brightwater residents asked to cut water use to bare minimum
The appeal is being made as overloaded pumps compromise the water supply in the small towns near Nelson.
'We have enough water': Kāpiti Coast well placed in contrast to Wellington's woes
Kāpiti Coast District Council is crediting its prudent investment in water meters and infrastructure for keeping the taps flowing freely this summer.
South Aucklanders react to public transport fare hike: 'It's already a tight budget'
A woman living with disabilities says the fare rise will make life tougher for people like her.
'What a waste': Residents on scrapped light rail budget blowout
Locals of an Auckland suburb which has missed out on being connected to the city by light rail are divided about the cancellation. Audio
Auckland Transport to hike fares
Aucklanders will be paying higher public transport fares from next month.
Hundreds of homes in Porirua without power
Power has been restored to most Porirua customers, although just over 260 homes are still without electricity.
Tighter water restrictions now very likely for Wellington
The weather does not look likely to help in the short-term either. Audio
Takaka ITM fire may have contaminated water supply
Residents near Takaka are being warned a fire that destroyed the local ITM store could have contaminated their water supply. The store burned to the ground yesterday and nearly took out the… Audio
