Infrastructure
Iconic Wellington buildings slapped with earthquake prone notices
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House have been issued with Earthquake-Prone Building (EPB) notices on Thursday.
$400m investment aimed at revitalising 'decrepit' Tauranga CBD
After languishing for a decade, there is a new sense of momentum in the centre of Tauranga.
Watch: Government releases 10-year transport plan for consultation
The government has unveiled its plan for land transport over the next decade, prioritising more than $20 billion of funding on 14 new roads and public transport links.
Building of Ōtara spinal unit deferred due to growing costs
Documents show the latest cost forecast spiralling from $110m on its announcement in 2021, to $185m.
Windfarm backers open outreach office in Hāwera
The group behind a potential offshore wind farm in Taranaki has opened an office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.
Let's Get Wellington Moving staff paid on average twice what other Wellingtonians earn
National has criticised Let's Get Wellington Moving for paying its staff high wages.
'Grave concern': The highway at risk of slipping into the sea
The mayor says it's a lifeline for her region - but where State Highway 6 clings to a cliff, a slip falls away to the sea about 300 metres below.
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Building sector says it needs urgent change, issues challenge to next government
The building industry is calling for urgent action from the next government so it does not remain stuck in a cycle of boom and bust. Audio
All Franz Josef flood protection work 'on hold'
All work on the first stage of the Waiho River protection scheme at Franz Josef is now on hold pending a technical review.
Public private partnerships and big infrastructure projects
The Detail weighs up the pros and cons of public private partnerships in big infrastructure projects. Audio
Auckland more sustainable than Copenhagen according to report
Auckland has been found to be a more sustainable city than Copenhagen or Amsterdam, but it's lagging well behind when it comes to innovation.
The 'State of the City' report reviewed areas like… Audio
Quitting new NZ-wide transport ticketing system not off the table - Auckland councillor
Auckland's uncertainty over tunnels and roads, and how to pay for them, now extend to public transport ticketing.
Second Auckland harbour crossing: 'Work with us', mayor tells govt
There's cynicism a planned second harbour crossing in Auckland will actually come to fruition on time. The Government has agreed to the most ambitious of the proposed Waitemata Harbour plans, and will… Audio
Broken water main floods Queen Street in Auckland
A water main has broken at the bottom of Auckland's Queen Street.
Recovery package offers 'clarity and certainty' for cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay residents - mayor
The mayor of Hastings says she is hopeful buyout negotiations with Category 3 property owners in the district will start in early October. Audio
$50m: The cost of keeping sewage out of Whanganui River
The bill for fixing the city's strained waterwater system is set to cost ratepayers an extra $50 million over the next 30 years.
Auckland Airport's new retail centre a drawcard for prominent brands
Auckland Airport has already leased about half of its new outlet shopping centre, Manawa Bay, a year ahead of when it is due to open its doors.
Mayor says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year
The future of the North Harbour Stadium in Albany has been thrown into doubt by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.
Building consents still issued in town facing possible relocation
Franz Josef may not be able to remain in its present site beyond 20 years, so why are authorities still issuing building consents in the area?
