Infrastructure
The downward spiral of Ruapehu's tourism woes
The ski season is fast approaching but skifields are surrounded by uncertainty.
"Infrastructure isn't a nice to have - it's a must" - ASB
NZ has underinvested in core infrastructure for years - well below the average OECD spend, a new report says.
Government's focus on roads 'costly to society', 88 academics warn
From eight countries, the experts in transport, urban planning, health and more raise "major concerns" about the draft policy statement on land transport.
Warning over rising river levels as dam tests valves
Extra water is being released from the Waimea Community Dam over the next three days.
Ngāi Tahu reaches out to councils on Three Waters replacement
The move to help find solutions for ageing water infrastructure has the support of North Canterbury's mayors.
'We simply cannot afford to': Hawke's Bay leaders desperate for road and bridge fixes
WIthout it, they fear it could take decades to restore the region's economy and years of crippling rate hikes. Audio
Auckland's western line trains cancelled 'until further notice'
Auckland Transport blamed a "Kiwirail track infrastructure issue" near the CBD's Britomart station.
In pictures: Te Ara Tupua pathway taking shape
Work is well underway on the Te Ara Tupua shared pathway which will link up Wellington and Lower Hutt.
New Brighton residents promised upgrade to Pages Road Bridge
Residents of Christchurch's coastal suburbs around New Brighton are being promised they won't have to wait another decade for an urgently needed new bridge.
The existing one is a critical emergency… Audio
How better urban planning can avoid environmental risks
Developers, planners, and landowners need to interact with each other with regard to zoning and climate change, urban planning experts say.
Waingawa water project gets green light
Councillors have voted to progress a $2.77m water project, despite being advised on two occasions not to.
'Could not believe how bad that road is' - Fears over major roadway
The condition of a main arterial route out of Bluff has been described as "embarrassing" by a local councillor, who wants action.
Property at centre of North Shore walkway stoush now up for sale
A long-running dispute has come to a head after a request for council funding was rebuffed.
Flushed underwear leaves council with knickers in a twist
Undie flushers are causing a big stink in Central Otago, where they are costing the district council thousands.
Rejig for big Lower Hutt infrastructure project after cost blowout
Responsibility for the RiverLink project is being broken up in a move officials say is in the best interest of ratepayers.
Solar power producer raises $6m for new solar farms
The community-scale farms will produce 18 megawatts of energy, enough to power nearly 4000 homes.
NZTA watered down warning to Government over rail safety risks
The transport agency watered down a warning to the Government about growing safety risks on the rail network - as well as a bid for more money to tackle them.
Papers show it wanted $6 million to… Audio
Wait times increase for specialist hospital treatments
Latest figures from health agency Te Whatu Ora show the number of people waiting more than four months for hospital treatment has increased.
In the quarter ending in December 2023, 68,000 people were… Audio
Lower Hutt long-term plan, with 16.9% rates hike, out for consultation
Lower Hutt residents will be able to have their say on Hutt City Council's long-term plan from next Tuesday.
Six unaccounted for after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are still unaccounted for after a container ship ploughed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed into the Patapsco River sending people and cars… Audio
