Infrastructure
How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors
Behind the postcard-perfect scenery of glaciers, steep cliffs and waterfalls lies a high-stakes operation to keep the road open and safe no matter the weather. Video
The bridge that takes 12 years to repaint
RNZ caught up with NZTA's manager of maintenance and operations to find out the latest progress and challenges with the Auckland's Harbour Bridge project.
End of the line for Melling train station
The iconic station would close for about 36 months.
Light rail must become Auckland's long-term transport plan - advocate
The multibillion-dollar project was scrapped by the coalition in early 2024.
Xmas miracle: Far North town gets running water for first time in months
Residents of Kāeo have lived under a boil-water notice for more than 10 years, but in October the water stopped completely.
New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
A mega ministry merger to rule them all
Dr Tim Welch is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss the new mega ministry. Audio
First mining project gains fast-track approval
Waihī North extension of OceanaGold's Waihī mine has gained approval.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
In part two, Waikato Regional Council has voted to keep Auckland to Hamilton passenger train, Te Huia, chugging along. Public Transport Users Association coordinator Jon Reeves is over the moon. Audio
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already been built in New Zealand, this is the first one… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Richard Pamatatau, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Richard Pamatatau. First up, the stories of bravery surrounding the Bondi terror attack are still coming through. One… Audio
Government pulls plug early on road cone hotline
Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton. First up, Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says council staff are copping serious threats from members of the… Audio
Asphalt versus Chipseal - What's the difference?
Hundreds of Papamoa residents are fighting back against a council proposal that they help pay for their own road repairs. Seven streets are set for roadworks in January, but because the streets are… Audio
Infrastructure Commission urges release of project advice
The Infrastructure Commission wants all government business cases, budget submissions and advice about infrastructure investments made public by default. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has the… Audio
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
NZTA is pumping the brakes and reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Audio
'Worse than Covid': Businesses bemoan shops barricaded by roadworks
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Audio
Businesses suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for months
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Shop owners in the suburb of Grey Lynn say they've been struggling to stay afloat… Audio
Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years
The facility was shut three years ago, after detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems.
Opening of Christchurch multisport aquatic centre 'Parakiore' looms
The long-delayed $500m complex will host Special Olympics events before its official 17 December launch.
