Infrastructure
Govt accused of recycling projects in $6b infrastructure push
Luxon says new builds will boost jobs and productivity, but the opposition dismissed the "announcement of an announcement" as a public relations stunt lacking fresh investment.
Watch: Govt trumpets billions being spent on infrastructure
Two Ministers say the new projects will create thousands of jobs across the country.
Gareth Morgan's new giant public art park set to open in Spring
If you've travelled along Transmission Gully, north of Poneke Wellington - you might have noticed through your side window giant objects starting to pop up on the western hills north of Pauatahanui… Audio
$25,000 spent making bridge more comfortable for dogs
Paw-friendly panels have been added to a new water pipe bridge in Wellington.
Car hits pole in West Auckland, knocking out power
Hundreds of people in West Auckland were without power on Friday night after a car crashed into a power pole.
Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a… Audio
Real-time flood alert sensors installed on streams
Residents living near five Havelock North streams will have a real-time view of their water levels.
Connections to national power grid to be easier, faster
The focus will be on reducing cost and time for businesses.
Christchurch nurses sleeping in cars to get a car park
Christchurch's mayor has told his councillors that hospital workers are sleeping in their cars just so they can get a car park. Nurses Organisation delegate at Christchurch Hospital Gayl Marryatt… Audio
'Gaping holes, rusty bolts': Residents want dodgy footpaths fixed
People living in a beachside community are frustrated with its dangerous footpaths, some of which have caused severe injuries, they say.
Polytech's potential closure stuns students
Students are stunned that Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is threatened with closure. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Local leaders critical of Queenstown Lakes healthcare system
It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.
Eden Park on attracting big events to Auckland
The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to… Audio
Union slams disestablishment of Te Pūkenga
The Tertiary Education Union is calling the government's disestablishment of Te Pūkenga a "disaster for regional New Zealand". Russel Palmer reports. Audio
As the sea level rises, who will pay? Councils seek answers
North Canterbury's councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threatens local communities.
Slips and flooding causing problems on State Highways
The weekend's wild weather has made itself felt on the country's State Highway network, with slips and flooding causing widespread problems. Waka Kotahi's Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Local politician continues fight for better drinking water for Waiuku
Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes is questioning why Watercare isn't investing in water softening treatment in its upgrade of the Waiuku treatment plant.
Watercare admits fault over Auckland woman's $800 bill from faulty meter
The water provider has apologised via RNZ's Checkpoint, while also revealing the number of known faulty meters has risen from 13,000 to 16,000. Audio
'Best of bad options': Southern councils suffer setback in water services plan
The four-council proposal was reduced to three, with the withdrawal of Waitaki District Council.
