Infrastructure
Town may only have a few weeks' water left
The town's water supply may only have four to six weeks' capacity left with concerns about the remaining quality.
New Wellington tunnel: 'An astonishing misunderstanding of transport priorities'
A new underground mega-tunnel in the capital would be a colossal waste of money, opponents of the government's suggestion for the tunnel say.
The brand new hospital that has no budget to operate
The lights are on, the beds are ready, but no patients have stepped inside a brand new $320 million surgical hospital built on Auckland's North Shore. Audio
Temporary fix for sagging rail bridge expected to take several days
Freight crossings on the Rangitata rail bridge will be paused for another few days while repairs are carried out.
Freight services suspended after flood waters damage major rail bridge
High flood waters washed away one of the 34 piers on the 610-metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata River on Friday morning.
SH 6 near Franz Josef set to reopen
Franz Josef has been cut off after heavy rain brought down trees and slips along SH 6, it's set to reopen to the north Friday afternoon - but further south, the crucial road link could be closed for… Audio
Aucklanders face possible 25% increase in water rates
Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.
Which projects could the fast track bill resurrect?
There is consensus among advocates on which projects are most likely to try their hand at a path of lesser resistance.
The water tank programme that's changing lives
The iwi-led drought relief programme is also training workers along the way. Audio
Executive power - it's not how MMP was meant to work
Analysis - Thirty years ago, frustrated with the arrogance of successive governments, New Zealanders changed the electoral rules, Richard Shaw writes.
Auckland: The air's fresh but infrastructure, graduate exodus among failings
Alongside happiness and air quality, a new report also investigated how friendly Auckland was towards start-ups and entrepreneurs. Audio
Builders keen on RMA change to push papakāinga housing
The coalition government agreement suggests removing the need for consent for dwellings less than 60 square metres.
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss the latest in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild saga and check in with Auckland Councils plan to remove public bins… Audio
NZ Post to end rural parcel and newspaper deliveries on weekends
NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main said Saturday services to rural areas were not commercially viable.
A GPS that could backfire on commuters
The plan to get Kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport experts fuming Audio
Porirua ratepayers told they'll have to pay more to have glass recycled
Ratepayers in Porirua are being told they'll have to pay more if they want their glass recycled. Currently glass is crushed and used in roading and drainage at the tip - rather than living to see… Audio
Homes damaged, nerves frayed as roadworks shake suburb
Residents say cracks are appearing in their houses as Point Chevalier roads are dug up.
Rogue NZTA billboard reappears in New Plymouth
A digital billboard poking fun at the transport authority has re-appeared in New Plymouth.
This time the sign congratulates NZTA on recent roadworks on Breakwater Road, the main route to Port… Audio
Law change needed to help at-risk homes - Nelson Mayor
The Nelson Council is consulting on what to do with undamaged homes at risk from landslides on private property following the floods a year and a half ago. Audio
