Infrastructure
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
Broken sewerage pipe an 'extremely complex' repair - Wellington Water
Wellington's water provider hopes it can start excavating the site of a broken sewerage pipe in the Eastbourne harbour in Lower Hutt on Monday morning. Audio
Wastewater being discharged into Wellington bay after pipe breaks
Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce the use of toilets and showers, to ease pressure on the wastewater network.
Warning out-of-date law could penalise regional airports' ambitions
The government's decision to give effect to the Airports Act sent a "frustrating" signal to the aviation and tourism sectors, the Airports Association says.
Multi-million dollar scheme aims to put cork in constant flooding
Devastating floods that have swamped three towns may soon be a thing of the past - or at least less frequent.
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
