Infrastructure
Controversial New Plymouth cycleway 'Tim Tam Alley' could be in firing line
New mayor Max Brough has signalled he wants to remove the cycleway nicknamed due to its resemblance of the popular biscuit.
Adaptation Futures Conference takes place in Christchurch
Former mayor among speakers at climate change conference in Christchurch. RNZ's Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour. Audio
Why chip seal beats out asphalt for road maintenance
Asphalt is great for roads that had a lot of trucks and a strong base - but that's not your average suburban street. Audio
Waikato, Bay of Plenty summer road maintenance programmes begin
Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports on changes to roading surfaces across Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Audio
Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double
The bridge needs a new paint job, as its original coating - from 1969 - reaches the end of its designed life.
'Reckless behaviour': Cell phone tower destroyed in possible arson
One NZ says the cell site has been destroyed in a $100,000 fire and it will take a month to rebuild it.
Waitaki District Council's standalone water services plan rejected by DIA
Department of Internal Affairs officials have ordered the council to carry out a full review of the district's water assets or face ministerial intervention.
South Island's biggest joint council water company approved
The new entity called Southern Waters will take over drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across the three districts from July 2027, under the government's Local Water Done Well…
What Auckland's new housing plan means for the city's future
Explainer - After raucous debate, the council has approved housing intensification - but what will that look like?
Why the results of a new housing survey might surprise you
The Urban Advisory's New Zealand Housing Survey reveals that more of us are interested in co-housing, residential co-operatives and shared ownership models. In short, when it comes to our homes, we… Audio
Waikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of term
Waikato schools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon. Audio
Drinking water contamination scare shuts down schools
A drinking water contamination scare has shut down several Waikato schools on what was supposed to be the first day back after the holidays. On Saturday the Rototuna Reservoir tested positive for… Audio
New sewage treatment system coming for Northland harbour town
The town of Rawene has dealt with the discharge of a failing sewage plant into their harbour for 40 years, but a new system is only weeks away. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
Boil water notice remains in place for Rototuna water supply
Infants and elderly people, anyone with a severely compromised immune systems or who is pregnant may be at increased risk, the council says.
Government dish out first lot of new event funding
The government has announced it will put five million dollars into a roof fund for Auckland's Manuka Doctor tennis arena; the total cost is expected to be $15 million. It is the first project to get… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 3rd October 2025
In today's episode, protestors gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland on Thursday night in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla; The home of the ASB Classic… Audio
Havelock boil water notice lifted
Engineers and contractors had worked quickly to build a new temporary ultraviolet treatment plant.
'Unsustainable': Tender exposes water entity's deficiencies
The breadth of weaknesses in Wellington Water's management systems is being laid bare in a tender for a $37 million urgent overhaul.
Uncertain funding, politics hindering development - report
The infrastructure and building sectors want a more reliable pipeline of work, a new survey has found.
