Infrastructure
Wellington's abandoned Reading Cinema sold
Tory Whanau is welcoming the sale of the city's earthquake-prone Reading Cinema after a proposed $32m deal fell through last year.
Infratil revises forecast energy demand for data centres in wake of high demand
The infrastructure investor is more than doubling its forecast as demand grows beyond expectations.
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Tauranga’s new rainbow crossing installed after six-year campaign
The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet, the pride advocate who made it happen says.
Wellington water treatment plant shut due to problems
A treatment plant supplying drinking water for about one-fifth of the Wellington region has been switched off following the discovery of a technical issue.
Wellington's one-year water transformation
Last year at one point there was a 70 percent chance of the region being plunged into level three restrictions, this year there is just a 1 percent chance.
Transmission Gully partnership breakdown won't hurt future ones, minister says
The roads partnership unravelled under a confidential settlement this week, meaning NZTA will now finish off what it had said was incomplete work.
The roundabout exit to nowhere
What was going to go there and why didn't it? Local Democracy reporter Linda Hall takes a look.
Wastewater stench much improved with deodoriser turned off - resident
"Put it this way, you can't taste it anymore," one resident says. Audio
'Great day for the north': Biggest repair job in region's history ends
The two-and-a-half year closure of part of SH1 cut people off from family members, shops and health services.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
In today's episode, the search continues for survivors two days after the devastating 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu, residents of the small Far North town of Mangamuka are over the moon as State Highway 1… Audio
Fluoride-free water supply for Tauranga a ‘waste of time’
"The horse has already bolted. Those of us who choose not to drink fluoridated water have already figured out what we have to do."
Transmission Gully: New plan to tackle long-standing fight
A new plan has been hatched to try to resolve a years-long fight to protect native fish at Transmission Gully.
SH1 close to reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For more than two years, locals have faced long detours on rough roads, isolation from friends and family, and higher transport costs. Audio
Businesses still positive despite Wynyard bridge 'teething issues'
Those on Auckland's waterfront say they are cautiously optimistic about Wynyard Crossing Bridge being operational again.
Wynyard bridge being fixed for second time in week since re-opening
The pedestrian drawbridge has malfunctioned twice since re-opening on Friday.
Waimate's water safe to drink again
It comes after about 650 households were issued a do-not-drink notice due to nitrate levels.
Govt to crack down on rates increases
The Government is cracking down on rates increases and wants to re-focus local councils on basics like roads and pipes. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government warned operating Aratere ferry until 2029 'simply not possible'
A leaked report authored by the government's expert ministerial advisory group warns the Aratere should be retired as early as next year.
No plans for scaling back of Whangārei's hospital redevelopment
Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031.
