Infrastructure
The public housing problem
Is Kāinga Ora, the government's social housing arm, a total mess or a 'stonking financial success'? Audio
'Appalling' train service only on time 23 percent of trips
New Metlink data shows trains are arriving at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Expert Feature: Electricity
Electricity - how do we generate it, how does it get from a hydro-station to our kettles, and where is the technology involved heading? Audio
Infrastructure deficit report released
The Helen Clark Foundation have teamed up with engineering company WSP to release a major new report into our infrastructure deficit. Audio
NZ Post won't deliver to homes in new development
Residents say it's 'ridiculous' they have not received mail for a year, while they can see posties delivering letters down the road. Audio
Zoning issues thwart mail delivery for new housing development
A misunderstanding over zoning has meant a new housing development north of Auckland has had no mail deliveries for a year. So when is rural actually rural? First Up's Leonard Powell finds out. Audio
Waka Kotahi won't release briefing on motorway-building scheme
The final bills are yet to land for Transmission Gully and the Pūhoi motorway, but they're likely to each be more than $1b.
'Completely unique' soil to blame for big slip on SH1 in Brynderwyn
The area was so super-slippery, it was in a "critical state of stability".
Justice officials look at Private Public Partnerships to fix leaky courthouses
Justice officials are looking at sometimes controversial public-private partnerships - or PPPs - to rescue billions of dollars of leaky and rundown courthouses. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Who is in and who is out?': Tensions over Westport flood scheme
Nearly three years after a devastating flood displaced hundreds of residents, they have been told a solution is near.
Risk of uninsured buildings if FENZ levy changes go ahead - IBANZ
Insurance brokers are predicting levies could increase by as much as 400 percent, IBANZ says.
'Avoidable:' Irate residents allege council inertia on drainpipe maintenance
Heavy rain in a Christchurch suburb resulted in shin-deep flooding which residents say could have been avoided.
'We were really afraid': Painful memories as heavy rain hits Māngere again
The torrential rain kept residents on edge as the rising Te Ararata stream again spilled into their streets.
The Panel with Ali Jones & Andie McCombs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Andi McCombs discuss the impact of cycle lanes on business & the Gina Rinehart portrait controversy. Ali Jones is a PR consultant… Audio
Herbertville pub still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
The silt's gone and the roads into the North Island seaside village of Herbertville are under repair, after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last year. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Denser housing can be greener too - how NZ can build better for biodiversity
Opinion - Incorporating nature within built environments is not just possible, it's essential.
Rule change to protect powerlines from being hit by trees
Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants a 'clear to the sky' zone to prevent vegetation hanging over lines.
'Fix our potholes': Gisborne locals decry spending on new projects
Submissions presented at Gisborne District Council's three-year plan hearings have seen residents clash with the council over pothole repairs and cycle paths.
Grid rethink needed for Waikato power - Transpower
With power grid capacity in Waikato approaching its limit, new ways to add resilience are needed, Transpower says.
