Infrastructure
Flushed underwear leaves council with knickers in a twist
Undie flushers are causing a big stink in Central Otago, where they are costing the district council thousands.
Rejig for big Lower Hutt infrastructure project after cost blowout
Responsibility for the RiverLink project is being broken up in a move officials say is in the best interest of ratepayers.
Solar power producer raises $6m for new solar farms
The community-scale farms will produce 18 megawatts of energy, enough to power nearly 4000 homes.
NZTA watered down warning to Government over rail safety risks
The transport agency watered down a warning to the Government about growing safety risks on the rail network - as well as a bid for more money to tackle them.
Papers show it wanted $6 million to… Audio
Wait times increase for specialist hospital treatments
Latest figures from health agency Te Whatu Ora show the number of people waiting more than four months for hospital treatment has increased.
In the quarter ending in December 2023, 68,000 people were… Audio
Lower Hutt long-term plan, with 16.9% rates hike, out for consultation
Lower Hutt residents will be able to have their say on Hutt City Council's long-term plan from next Tuesday.
Six unaccounted for after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are still unaccounted for after a container ship ploughed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed into the Patapsco River sending people and cars… Audio
Survey finds third of marae in flood prone areas, up to 30% prone to landslides
Hundreds of marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change.
First stage of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub set to open
The first stage of Auckland International Airport's new Transport Hub opens next week, offering bus lanes and more spots for pick-ups and drop-offs.
The development sees the ground floor of the 1977… Audio
Search and rescue underway after bridge collapse in Baltimore
A search and rescue operation is underway in the United States after a cargo vessel slammed into the central support pillar of one of the largest bridges on America's eastern seaboard.
The bridge in… Audio
Major bridge collapses in Baltimore
Several people are still missing following the collapse of a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
Footage shows a Singapore-flagged cargo ship hitting a support beam of the Francis Scott Key… Audio
Postie unions decry 'race to the bottom' as job losses loom
Unions are worried the contracting model used to hire couriers will now be applied to more people in the postal workforce.
Postal Union to meet lawyers as NZ Post plans significant job cuts
The union representing hundreds of NZ Post staff will meet with lawyers next week as the company plans for significant job losses.
NZ Post has confirmed it intends to combine its mail and parcel… Audio
Final call for feedback on Auckland's Long-term Plan and Future Fund proposal
Aucklanders have just two more days to consult on the direction of the city with submissions closing on Thursday for Auckland's Long-term Plan. Audio
Prominent Aucklanders oppose new Ports of Auckland plan
Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake and Sir Ralph Norris are among those protesting a proposed 35-year lease. Audio
Urban Issue with Bill McKay
Does urban densification mean heritage buildings have to go? Audio
Te Huia train under pressure
The pressure is on the rail service Te Huia, which runs between Auckland and Hamilton.
The government says it's one of the most heavily subsidised public transport services in the country - and… Audio
Major sewerage line threatened by slip on cliff metres from SH2
Thousands of cars pass the spot, along the Hutt River Te Awa Kairangi, each day.
Re-opening of key section of Auckland rail line delayed till January
The track between Papakura and Pukekohe has been closed since September 2022.
'We are going to have to borrow money' - Hipkins on infrastructure
New Zealand cannot afford tax cuts and must borrow more money to bring infrastructure up to scratch, Labour leader Chris Hipkins says. Audio
