Infrastructure
Sir Brian Roche appointed new public service commissioner
Sir Brian Roche has been appointed as the new public service commissioner. Sir Brian has held a number of top roles at the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, Waka Kotahi and NZ Post. Audio
Minister warns council over airport runway saga
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has labelled the decision "perilous".
Bluebridge's Connemara ferry to be monitored more closely
Maritime NZ does not currently approve and certify the operation and its crew, carry out the regular flag state control inspections, nor undertake the same audit of its safety management systems.
Winston Peters' $100 billion fund must be 'depoliticised' - major KiwiSaver provider
But the proposed infrastructure fund is getting the thumbs up from Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs.
Pylon collapse: Upgraded lines and big batteries considered
Beefed-up transmission lines allowing more energy to be produced in the Far North, and a grid-scale battery to keep the lights on if the national grid fails again, are among options being explored…
Wairarapa water decision is council's biggest in 15 years - mayor
People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation.
Draft report on Marsden Point reopening received by officials
Officials have received a draft report into re-establishing the Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland.
'No one wants this': Locals vow to keep fighting toll
Submissions on tolling the replacement Manawatū Gorge road have now closed, but residents are refusing to give up. Audio
Boil water notice remains for Clutha District
Flooding throughout Otago last weekend overwhelmed several water-treatment plants in Clutha District.
Boil water notice remains for Foxton Beach
A boil water notice remains in place for the Manawatū township of Foxton Beach, because of possible E coli contamination.
One NZ to start testing Musk's Starlink mobile network
The telco is partnering with the US satellite network owned by Elon Musk to improve mobile coverage for customers.
Fast-track projects: Govt told to strengthen ties with iwi
The government is being encouraged to engage with iwi to foster Māori economic development.
Electricity Authority put on notice over encouraging competition in energy sector
The government has told the Electricity Authority to get more competitive as it tries to curb soaring electricity prices of late.
Fast Track nod for port expansion a Treaty breach - hapū
Northport's container terminal expansion is one of 149 projects the government has selected for fast tracking.
Protections worked well during Otago floods - council
The Otago Regional Council says its flood protection schemes performed well during the recent deluge.
Parts of Dunedin Hospital leaked during intense rain
Parts of Dunedin Hospital were leaking through the walls and ceilings during last week's storm, which a local MP says highlights the urgent need for a new hospital. MP Ingrid Leary spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Boil water notice over potential E coli in Foxton Beach water
A boil water notice has been issued as a precaution.
Real schemes, or unfunded dreams? Questions over fast-track list
A roof for Eden Park; a second bridge for Ashburton; a new dry dock for the navy. What will actually become reality?
The fast track to nowhere
Critics are asking if the 149 projects on the government's fast-track list are real schemes, or just unfunded dreams Audio
Transpower, contractor pay up over pylon collapse blackout
The local MP described the $1 million as a "goodwill payment"because neither Transpower nor Omexom were under any legal obligation to pay compensation.
