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Iconic Te Tii Marae wharenui reopens
A dawn ceremony was hosted by mana whenua Ngāti Rāhiri and Ngāti Kawa who welcomed iwi leaders, politicians and the masses. Audio
Iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae reopens
The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The historic stadium that could become an economic saviour
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident… Audio
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Mitre 10 to take over central Wellington Warehouse site
Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Chateau Tongariro hotel could be thrown a lifeline
The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. Whakapapa Holdings director Tom Elworthy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Wellington's Reading Cinemas may reopen in 2026 after new deal
New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says the... Audio
Wellingtonians hopeful for abandoned cinema site
A bowling alley? Mini-golf? Or a post office? These are some of their ideas for the Reading Cinema redevelopment. Audio
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Structural engineer on difficulty of rescuing quake survivors
A structural engineer is warning it may be too difficult to rescue some of the earthquake survivors still trapped in Vanuatu's badly damaged buildings. Nicolas Brooke spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The tiny town being bowled for progress
"It's the transition of farmland and 10-acre blocks into high density, urban living," a local councillor says as a town turns into a city.
The birth of a city
Developers are moving at pace to turn the south Auckland township of Drury into our next city. Audio
Govt backtracks on plans to build rocket launchpads south of Christchurch
The Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt to review earthquake prone building regulations
The government has appointed an independent chair and advisory group as part of its review of earthquake prone building regulations. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke to Corin… Audio
Wellington's internationally recgonised green building
Wellington's first 6 Green Star building - 8 Willis St - has been lauded both here and overseas. Audio
Businesses in Tauranga blame new road layout for drop in sales
Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.
New design sought for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.
