Infrastructure
Auckland's decades-old stadium shuffle
Are stadiums a joyful symbol of a thriving city - or a wasteful excess draining ratepayer finances? Audio
Auckland's new water plan unveiled
The government claims Aucklanders will avoid a projected 25.8 percent water rates increase with the coalition's Local Water Done Well plan.
Ferry to take pedestrians across harbour while bridge fixed
Locals and tourists seem to be onboard with a plan to use a ferry while a footbridge across Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland is repaired, but many reckon it will still be faster to walk. Reporter… Audio
Marlborough District Council tells Spring Creek residents plans for stop bank
Around 80 Spring Creek residents turned out to hear the council's plans to fix the damaged stopbanks that are supposed to protect the South Island town from the Wairau River. Samantha Gee was at the… Audio
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Audio
Wynyard bridge closure: 'These are peoples' livelihoods at risk'
Businesses in the area of downtown Auckland are reporting a drop in turnover so large they don't have the funds to pay staff. Audio
When dying well is out of reach
A vital part of our healthcare - palliative care - has been sidelined by our health system, largely because we don't like to talk about dying Audio
Project to clear primary school of asbestos proves difficult
A project clearing asbestos from school classrooms in Auckland has driven the principal and builder almost to despair. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Reopening of SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills delayed
An active slip has pushed back the reopening by a number of weeks. Video
'Worse than Covid': Busy street reopens after months
For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio
Risky sewerage pipe could cause major motorway to slump
A 60-year-old sewerage pipe that runs under State Highway Two would cause the motorway to slump if it collapses, Wellington Water has revealed.
A fast track to unprecedented power
The new fast-track approvals bill has been described as 'government by amateurs', with no checks and balances Audio
In pictures: Hundreds rally to save historic wharf
Locals are opposing Hutt City Council's plan to demolish the quake-damaged Petone Wharf. Audio
Rotorua’s $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and more
Rotorua is wrestling with a costly dilemma: how to keep the pipes flowing after years of what one councillor describes as "chronic underspending".
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
Infrastructure New Zealand is pushing for new road user charges to be brought in quicker to help relieve pressure on strained transport funding.
Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Audio
'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
Rangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
Life-saving legislation that got out of kilter
The government's hit pause on strict new building regulations over earthquake strengthening, and even its usual opponents are happy with the move Audio
Deputy mayor almost steps aside over misunderstanding
The incident involved an email referring to an investigation into a combined Three Waters entity for Otago and Southland.