Infrastructure
Beijing considering request for Solomon Islands airport extension - PM
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says it will enable larger long-haul aircrafts to land at the Honiara International Airport and enhance Solomon Islands' trade with China.
$800 million upgrade announced for North Island trains
The Government says the current train fleet operating on the Wairarapa and Manawatu lines will not last another five years. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Transport Minister announces upgrade to commuter trains
The Transport Minister's announced an upgrade for commuter trains connecting the capital with Palmerston North and Masterton, with new carriages running more frequently by the end of the decade… Audio
Northland expressway plan: Businessman hopes it'll be done in his lifetime
This week's announcement has given one business leader hope it will be completed during his lifetime.
Upcoming major transport projects a chance to find cleaner ways to build - expert
The US government is putting $10 billion towards helping steel, concrete and other industries make products with less carbon in them. An American expert in low-carbon construction says New Zealand's…
Experts, builders offer solution to 'too hot' insulation
Building industry experts say there is an affordable solution to homes overheating and it's nothing to do with insulation. Here's our Climate Correspondent Eloise Gibson. Audio
Government promises to speed up work on Northland expressway
The Transport Minister is promising to speed up work on a new four-lane expressway between Auckland and Whangarei. Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Woman's 30-year mission to get part of town's main road sealed
Riverton resident Leah Boniface wants Southland District Council to seal the 300m northern section of Palmerston St where she has lived for about 30 years.
School bus cancellation leaves hundreds of families in limbo
About 500 families are facing an uncertain future because the bus service taking their kids to school is being cancelled. Audio
Government announces four-lane highway goal from Auckland to Northland
Northland leaders are welcoming government plans to speed up the construction of an expressway from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July 2024
On today's episode, the Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships, Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have… Audio
Maritime Union on report into Cook Strait ferries
The Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships. Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cones, fences, torn-up footpaths: Business owners 'desperate'
Businesses in Auckland's CBD are questioning whether they can survive, with some saying patronage is down as much as 70 percent due to roadworks and construction. Audio
Chipping away at the housing crisis
Housing affordability has plagued New Zealand for decades. What needs to change? Audio
'Not what you'd expect from a world-class city' - Wayne Brown
"It's embarassing and not what you'd expect from a world-class city"
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's response to the findings of an independent report he commissioned that shows rules and regulations… Audio
Auckland's roading contractors not given incentives - report
Auckland's roading contractors aren't given incentives to work cheaper or faster, and most of them take the path of least resistence. That's according to a new report on the city's temporary traffic… Audio
Auckland public transport fare caps rolled out
A public transport advocate believes they should be added to ferry, bus and train services around the country.
Bridge replacement work begins
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the upgrades will ensure the network remains resilient, reliable, and efficient for road users.
Corroding sewerage pipe could collapse part of SH2
The pipe has been given the highest possible risk rating due to the likelihood of "significant structural failures".
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July
On today's episode, the Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million, fares for some Air New… Audio
