Infrastructure
Concern over congestion on popular Hokitika Gorge walkway
Tourist operators are concerned the Hokitika Gorge walkway may struggle with an influx of summer visitors following its bridge closure.
Slip damaged part of SH2 reopens after safety assessment
Part of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier has reopened on Tuesday morning, following a safety inspection
A stretch of the road between Kotemaori and Pūtōrino was closed for most of Monday and… Audio
Stink lingers as Parnell sinkhole fix drags on
Work on a sewer line in Parnell that collapsed and opened a massive sinkhole will not begin until early next year and could take several months. Audio
Are kiwis getting a fair deal from Air New Zealand?
Short of a personal reindeer and sleigh, many kiwis will be relying on Air New Zealand to get where they want to be this festive season. On Christmas day alone the national carrier is expecting to fly… Video, Audio
Man accused of stealing Covid-19 data to spend night behind bars
The Corrections Minister is confident the country's jails will be properly staffed and able to take on as many prisoners as needed as the government gets tough on crime. National coalition deals… Video, Audio
'Pretty over it' - Repeated SH2 closures disrupt food supply transport
The chief executive of vegetable supplier Leaderbrand wants a long-term fix to State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier.
Govt confirms it is dumping 'hugely wasteful' Lake Onslow battery project
The $16 billion pumped hydro scheme had been championed by the former Labour government.
Second bridge makes Whakatāne wish list – for now
A second river crossing for Whakatāne has made it onto a list of potential future growth projects for the region.
Genesis shifts approach to renewable energy; large battery planned at Huntly
Genesis Energy wants to install a grid-scale battery at its Huntly Power Station as part of a shift to a renewable energy based electricity generator. Audio
'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