Infrastructure
Small signs of progress on EV chargers goal
The Government promised to roll out 10,000 public EV chargers by 2030, but so far it's happening at a fraction of the required rate. However there are signs of progress, as Climate Change… Audio
Parts of Christchurch struggling with full sewage systems
Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Power cut probe ramps up as businesses cry out for compo
Some businesses lost tens of thousands in income - but there's also "ongoing brand damage to Northland", Chamber of Commerce says. Audio
Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says
Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.
Housing reforms will deliver 'extremely ugly buildings' - developer
There's no chance Kiwis will be offered the lovely tiny apartments seen in the likes of Paris and Rome, a developer says. Audio
NZTA's highway safety tech upgrade faces major hurdles
A project to upgrade the technology network crucial to highway safety and responding to crashes has hit such big problems it had to be redesigned and rebuilt The network has now gone live, but other… Audio
Antarctica NZ Releases scaled-back Scott Base plan
Antarctica New Zealand has released a new, scaled-back plan for the redevelopment of Scott Base. The troubled project was paused last year after it failed to reached an agreement with its preferred… Audio
Loosening build rules comes with big risks - Labour leader
Deregulating the industry risks a repeat of the leaky homes debacle, Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Solomon Islands upgrades runway with NZ, Australian aid
A remote Solomon Islands community is now finally able to have planes land in the rain, after New Zealand and Australian governments helped pay to upgrade the runway in Seghe. Both countries… Audio
The high cost of not maintaining critical infrastructure
What happens when upgrades to key pieces of infrastructure are put on the back burner Audio
Farewell EQC, hello Natural Hazards Commission
The Earthquake Commission has become the Natural Hazards Commission. The name change comes after a law change aimed at making it easier and faster for residential homeowners to make a claim. Audio
Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices
The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway. Audio
AA puts fuel companies on notice ahead of fuel tax's removal
The AA says it will be watching closely to make sure fuel companies pass on savings to customers once they are no longer collecting the Auckland regional fuel tax.
Sneak peek of new $166m bridge across Waikato River
It is hoped the four-lane bridge will open to traffic in August, when it will be officially named.
How much more will Wellington ratepayers have to pay? Councils confirm plans
Councils across Wellington have signed off their 10-year long-term plans after contentious public debates in recent months.
Celebration as key Northland connection reopens
"The sun's shining. We're open in Northland. Come on up," locals say as SH1 reopens after four-month closure.
Half a million New Zealanders without access to safe drinking water
The revelation comes from the country's first ever comprehensive overview of drinking water.
Morning Report Essentials for 27th June
On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio
Floating pontoon to bring back foot traffic via Wynyard Quarter
A crossing bridge has been stuck in an upright position since March, cutting off a key pedestrian link to Wynyard Quarter.
SH1 Brynderwyns opens ahead of long weekend
State Highway One at the Brynderwyns has opened to traffic ahead of the holiday weekend. For four months Northland's main connection to the rest of New Zealand has been severed. Since then anyone… Audio
