Infrastructure
The House: MPs agree infrastructure debate should be politics free
Analysis - All parties agreed that politics is detrimental to infrastructure decision-making and things need to change, yet can't help getting political about it.
Riverlink project affecting Hutt River water quality
Monitors in the water upstream and downstream from the epicentre at Melling Bridge have shown some changes in quality.
'National issue': Experts warn Moa Point disaster exposes deeper problems
The Public Health Communication Centre says the failure is a severe example of problems already affecting systems across Aotearoa.
New hospital's 'approved budget' higher than government claimed
The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital is just over $2b, though the government continues to use a figure millions less than that.
'Like jackhammers vibrating': Council ditches speed bumps despite safety gains
Speed bumps on the Tāhunanui Hills will be removed despite successfully reducing crashes and rat-running.
Replacement parts for Moa Point not yet ordered - Wellington Water
Last month, a fault at the wastewater plant caused it to shut down, sending up to 70 million litres of untreated sewage into the sea each day.
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's Nelson based reporter
Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Interislander, Aratere, which has been in NZ waters… Audio
Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services
BlueBridge has cancelled two ferry sailings for passengers, and KiwiRail warns some Interislander services could be delayed .
Gridlock on first day of Lower Hutt road closures
Queens Drive and High Street will be closed for the rest of the year, which is causing traffic chaos and worrying businesses.
How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
Transpower questions early warning system gap in Civil Defence Act overhaul
An overhaul of the legislation has reached the crucial stage of select committee submissions, after a years-long effort to replace the 24-year-old Civil Defence Act.
Raglan residents worried about hosting international surfing competition
The tourism and hospitality minister's announcement that the World Surf League Championship Tour was coming to Raglan caught many locals by surprise.
Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
The steel manufacturer and distributor has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it's seeing signs of light at the end of the tunnel.
Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
The council will team up with other district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, after its in-house plan was rejected.
New disclosure rules for local water service providers to come into effect
It would be rolled out from Friday.
Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage
The company said several copper and fibre cables had been damaged, with the outage affected nearly 7500 customers..
Residents in the dark over who deals with ongoing power cuts
People across the lower North Island are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the lines company.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2
In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes being underused. Is it true that no one is using them… Audio
'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded cycleway
Commuting cyclists are choosing to avoid the tunnel and go through a pedestrian tunnel on bikes.
'We're not shagging spiders': Minister on second harbour crossing
Chris Bishop went on a self-described "rant" during a Q&A session at the International Convention Centre, with some colourful turns of phrase.
