Infrastructure
Learning on the job: What the PM will take away from a day in Sydney
Analysis - Luxon says he wants to get things back on track. But how does that align with the government's cancelling of infrastructure projects, asks Lillian Hanly.
Revealed: The shortest and longest distances between Auckland bus stops
If you think you have a long way to walk to your bus stop, spare a thought for residents of one area, who face a 25km gap. Audio
Bridge accessing wilderness trail to close abruptly over safety concerns
The Totara rail bridge is used as a pedestrian and cycleway access for the popular West Coast Wilderness trail.
Auckland Council using AI-driven cameras for stormwater management
Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health minister backtracks on plans for Nelson Hospital rebuild
Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio
Why is a bridge taller than the Eiffel Tower a game-changer for India?
The world's highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country by train for the first time.
Structural engineer on Wellington Girls' College buildings
A structural engineer says he would rather his children learn in a potentially earthquake-prone building, than have their education disrupted. President of the Structural Engineering Society Nic… Audio
Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
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The Panel with David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley discuss the potential impacts of the gas shortage, making the most of leftovers, and the non-fiction books that… Audio
Street reopens after two years of closures
Originally it was going to be a four-month trial in response to safety concerns around the high traffic volumes while children travelled to and from school.
Fix on way for 92-year-old pipe in New Plymouth
The clay pipe has carried wastewater from Pukekura Park and 600 homes in the central city since 1932.
Methanex closes Taranaki plants and to sell unused gas
The country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its Taranaki methanol plants and selling the gas to power companies. Chief Executive John Carnegie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fiery meeting at Wellington Girls' College over building
A highly-charged meeting at Wellington Girls' College heard shocked and angry families demanding Ministry of Education officials apologise, after it was revealed the ministry knew four years ago that… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
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
