Infrastructure
Property developers stuck with empty sites after council blocks development
Hamilton property developers they are being constrained by a decision to block development where water infrastructure is under pressure. Audio
Nurses Union raised concerns over safety before carjacking
The nurses union says it has been raising concerns about the security of staff parking at Palmerston North hospital for months, however there's now renewed urgency after a staff member was threatened… Audio
Land buyout will bring Auckland 2023 flood costs to over $1 billion
Auckland Council expects to have bought 1200 properties at high risk of flooding by the end of the year, and it's mapped out a plan for managing the flood damaged land. North Shore Ward Councillor and… Audio
Cause of Greymouth water contamination may never be known
Greymouth and the wider district remains under a boil water notice.
Grey District residents wait for results on water quality
Coliform bacteria and low levels of E Coli had been detected in the water in the Grey District, meaning residents have had to boil all drinking water for the last two weeks. Grey District Council… Audio
'It's going to be outstanding' - one year until Christchurch stadium opens
Christchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Audio
Final kilometre of Tarawera sewerage pipeline work to restart
Works were paused in February during Environment Court proceedings.
Court dismisses injunction halting controversial Tauranga Marine Precinct sale
The judge's decision found the arguments for stopping the sale "generally weak", and that claims of a local boat fleet being harmed were "overstated". Audio
National aerospace centre pursuing local companies to build launch pad
The national aerospace centre is pursuing two local companies interested in building rocket launchpads. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
New road between Manawatū and Tararua set to open
Since rock falls caused the old highway through the Manawatū Gorge to close eight years ago, commuters have been forced over windy alternatives. Audio
Work not yet begun to strengthen closed Nelson courthouse
Work has not begun on seismic repairs to the Nelson courthouse, more than six weeks after it closed.
Bottled water supplies under pressure as boil notice remains for Greymouth
Some schools and businesses in the West Coast town have been forced to shut due to the notice. Audio
Greymouth still on boil water notice
Authorities are trying to determine exactly how the town's water supply became contaminated. Audio
Greymouth residents urged to boil water
A boil water notice remains in place in Greymouth on Thursday, after Coliform bacteria and low levels of E Coli were detected in test results on Wednesday. Greymouth mayor Tania Gibson spoke to… Audio
New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
No 111 funding included in $2b emergency comms upgrade
Accident investigators have asked a government agency to review 111 after risks and delays in a fatal boat capsize that claimed five lives.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Diesel importers required to increase reserves to 28 days
The new requirement - which kicks in from July 2028 - will apply to importers with more than a 10 percent market share.
Engineering firms lose 1,200 people in 12 months
Engineers are sounding the alarm at the high number of roles being lost as the country experiences a major slowdown in infrastructure work. Helen Davidson, the chief executive of the Association of… Audio
Cost of Lower Hutt's Riverlink project doubles to $1.5 billion
The government said the higher cost came even despite finding $200m in savings.
