Infrastructure
A New Zealand electricity market explainer
BusinessDesk's Ian Lewellyn talks to Jesse about why our power market is the way it is, how high power prices work, and what the future may hold. Audio
Methanex temporarily shutting plants and diverting gas to power companies
The country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies. Major Electricity Users Group chair John Harbord spoke to… Audio
High tech equipment installed on highway to monitor heavy vehicles
Scales that weigh trucks while they move, and smart cameras that read numbers plates. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Repairs underway for broken sewage pipe in Wellington
The wastewater pipe in Eastbourne burst on Saturday afternoon, forcing the closure of three public beaches.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of people including a helicopter are searching for a five-year-old boy who's been missing in a rural area south of Gisborne since yesterday afternoon, the Government is… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12th August 2024
On today's episode, the Paris games have come to an end, we look back on the best moments with Barry Guy and Felicity Reid who are in Paris, we also hear from the parents of double gold medallist… Audio
Broken sewerage pipe an 'extremely complex' repair - Wellington Water
Wellington's water provider hopes it can start excavating the site of a broken sewerage pipe in the Eastbourne harbour in Lower Hutt on Monday morning. Audio
Wastewater being discharged into Wellington bay after pipe breaks
Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce the use of toilets and showers, to ease pressure on the wastewater network.
Warning out-of-date law could penalise regional airports' ambitions
The government's decision to give effect to the Airports Act sent a "frustrating" signal to the aviation and tourism sectors, the Airports Association says.
Multi-million dollar scheme aims to put cork in constant flooding
Devastating floods that have swamped three towns may soon be a thing of the past - or at least less frequent.
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
Three Canterbury councils unite for water plan
The Kaikōura, Hurunui and Waimakariri councils announced they will create a water services delivery plan together, once the new water legislation comes into effect.
Tokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contamination
Testing on Wednesday morning eliminated the Tokomaru River as the source of lead contamination.
Strategy for coastal hazards in Hawkes Bay calls for urgent action
A long-awaited strategy to deal with coastal hazards in Hawke's Bay has finally been released and is calling for urgent action. Many parts of the region's coastline are slipping into the sea, such as… Audio
Group fights to save Cambridge Water Tower
A group of residents hope to sway the council in favour of saving the 122-year-old tower.
Northport appeals decision to refuse consent for major port expansion
Northland's port company is appealing a decision to refuse consent for a major expansion, saying the commissioners made a series of errors when they ruled it would have serious adverse effects on…
'We have to move quickly' or Health NZ might go broke - Commissioner
Lester Levy says the finances are in even worse shape than he thought. Audio
Ageing cables drive bid to plan electricity supply for decades
Transpower wants feedback on a decision it says would establish the country's electricity pathway for the next 40 years.
'There's no free lunch when it comes to infrastructure'
The true cost of critical infrastructure must be seen in a new light, in order to address a deficit of more than $200 billion, says legal firm Bell Gully.
Christchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being built
The Emergency Department's clinical director says it has been frustrating to have the unit there but not be able to use it for the past four years.
