Infrastructure
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Hamilton residents urged to save water as summer heats up
Hamilton City Council says the city's water use is climbing daily and residents are being urged to reduce water usage.
Mayor says work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
Auckland's mayor says more work is needed to prevent faults after a pipe burst left thousands of residents without water.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Swathe of Auckland without water after main burst
Watercare says up to 10,000 people are affected, and a fix is expected to take 24 hours.
Nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland lose water
Water is slowly being restored to nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland after a large water main burst yesterday, cutting supply. Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Council takes another council to court
The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
'We can move with pace' PM assures tourism expansion critics
Christopher Luxon says the government wants tourism "turned on big time internationally" in response to a mayor's call for more funding for the sector.
Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
Water leaks cost NZ $122m a year - research
Public health experts have found New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a rate far higher than in leading European countries - wasting about $122 million each year.
Canterbury’s water leadership faces shakeup
Canterbury's 10 water zone committees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model.
'Grown fond of it' - Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" who asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
Mums, babies woken by drilling as hospital construction rolls on
"It honestly just sounded like they were dropping metal pipes on the ceiling above my room and it went on for a good hour."
Hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
Queenstown district council on notice after 'potential' wastewater river spillover
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it's been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially…
Thousands in fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Three power cables carry a huge chunk of New Zealand's power between the North and South Islands, but boats keep getting too close.
Akaroa sewage upgrade set to go ahead, despite some local resistance
The Christchurch City Council is defending its moves to press on with long-awaited multimillion dollar sewage plant upgrades for the Banks Peninsula township of Akaroa.
Auckland rail closures: Won't always be this way
Extended month-long rail closures will not be required in Auckland once the city's rail networks have been modernised, says KiwiRail's chief infrastructure officer. Audio
Final cost of controversial dam confirmed for Waimea
The dams costs have come in at much more that initially projected.
