Infrastructure
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
Boil water restrictions for Greymouth lifted
A boil water notice for Greymouth and the surrounding areas has been lifted, more than two weeks after it was put in place.
Hospital failed toxic fume victims, union says
Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.
Tolling an option for Mill Road project - Bishop
The Transport Minister is welcoming NZTA's approval of the investment case, saying the new road would improve safety and cut congestion.
MP on route for Northern Expressway
A new multi-billion-dollar road to replace State Highway 1 over Northland's the slip-prone Brynderwyns will be built just east of the current route, not well to the west as originally planned. MP for… Audio
Get this water tower funded!
Get ready for a story with a bit of grassroots hustle and ingenuity. Audio
'No easy answers': Review to probe hydro storage policy
"Making it easier to use contingent hydro storage to reduce gas and coal burn may feel like a no-brainer, but it isn't," Transpower says.
Infrastructure failures: Govt makes little headway on fixing weaknesses
Two widespread communications failures in the Northland storm and Otago within two days last week have again exposed the vulnerability of the country's critical infrastructure. Audio
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed
Two widespread communications failures in the Northland storm and Otago-Southland within two days last week have again exposed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. Phil Pennington spoke to… Audio
Calls for change to rules for trimming trees near power lines
The group representing lines companies says the rules for trimming trees near power lines are outdated and need fixing. Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive Tracey Kai spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wellington will be transformed in a few years - mayor
"People are leaving our city because our city isn't changing." Audio
NZ's over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Analysis - New Zealand's long coastlines could help.
Northland leaders urge ongoing caution in wake of massive storm
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford said there had been widespread flooding in low lying areas. This was exacerbated by storm surge.
Chatham Islands 'fighting to get up to the basics'
Monique Croon says energy and shipping decisions are needed before a meatworks supported by the government can proceed.
OneNZ investigating after widespread outage in Southland
The mobile network One NZ is investigating whether it needs another cable supplying the lower South Island after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services… Audio
Health NZ fails asset test
A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Audio
South Island hit by internet blackout
One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Audio
Dunedin Gasworks Museum closes after possible earthquake damage found
The council has requested an engineer's report on the chimney.
South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
Auckland Uni students call for changes to Symonds St
Auckland University students are calling for changes to the street that runs through their campus, after an accident last month. Student publication Craccum managing editor Lewis Creed spoke to Ingrid… Audio
