Infrastructure
Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Extended power blackouts are affecting thousands in parts of the lower South Island, after strong winds.
'Going to take some time': Dargaville water supply still not fixed
Some residents in Dargaville are still without water and others are being asked to use as little as possible.
Protesters condemn Ruataniwha Dam investment: 'There's been no transparency'
The electricity distributor's board is putting $100,000 towards a re-scope of the controversial project. Audio
Warning for Wellington rugby fans as trains stop over weekend
Both Auckland and Wellington are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel.
Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success. Audio
Opponents of Ruataniwha dam stage protest
Opponents of the controversial Ruataniwha Dam in Central Hawke's Bay have staged a surprise protest outside a meeting in Waipukurau, to show their opposition to the the region's electricity… Audio
Seaview stench could return during critical sewage treatment works
Wellington Water is warning of the potential for increased odour with work starting next week.
'Worrying': Businesses fear speaking out on high energy costs
Many businesses fear jeopardising future energy contracts if they are critical which is troubling, the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
Infratil eyes sale of $1b in assets as it targets stronger growth
Its chief executive says no decisions have been made on what's for sale, through the retirement business was one option considered in the past.
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oyster farmer 'not hopeful' sewage overflows in Mahurangi Harbour will stop
An Oyster farmer in Warkworth says he's not hopeful sewage overflows affecting his livelihood will stop, after a meeting with Watercare on Monday. Tom Walters runs Matakana Oysters and he spoke to… Audio
Councils vent frustration at expressway downgrade
Months out from work beginning, the revised design has seen on-ramps and overbridges removed and the northern end reduced from four lanes to two. Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
Giant battery: first stage of Ruakākā Energy Park switched on
The country's first super-sized grid-connected battery will help improve Northland's energy resilience in future power outages, Meridian Energy says.
Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
'A betrayal': KiwiRail weighs 70 job cuts as Aratere ferry retirement looms
The Maritime Union says 70 workers will lose their jobs as KiwiRail retires its Aratere ferry to make way for Picton's infrastructure redevelopment, with new ferries not arriving until 2029. Audio
Giant grid-connected battery site set to open at Marsden Point, Northland
The site covers an area the size of two rugby fields and consists of 80 shipping-container-sized batteries.
Jane Groufsky: How Auckland has changed
Curator Social History at Auckland Museum Jane Groufsky joins Emile Donovan in Turtle Bay to paint a picture of Auckland's changing landscape from the 1980s to now. Audio
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
