Infrastructure
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas, Part 2
In part two, a 120-year-old kauri villa once home to writer Robin Hyde is set for demolition - but some literary heavyweights have signed a petition to see the building moved, rather than demolished… Audio
Government approves Eastern Bay councils standing alone with water
All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Oyster farmers 'really in trouble' after sewage spill
The owner of Mahurangi Oysters says he's had to dump 60,000 oysters this week and thousands more will be binned for the next two weeks due to a major wastewater spill. Audio
Mayor wants compensation for highway closure at peak holiday time
Max Brough is questioning the timing of the work in January while NZTA says it needs to be done when it's warmer and drier.
Minister calls for loosening of Eden Park concert rules
A neighbour of Eden Park is "loving" the possibility of restrictions being loosened at the stadium to allow for more concerts and events. Audio
Kāeo's water crisis forces rūnanga head office to close
Some residents say the town water supply has been off since 18 October, but that is disputed by the scheme's operator.
Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down
Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Behind the $54 billion bill for nicer highways
Latest estimates put the cost at 23 times that of Dunedin Hospital's rebuild - but why has the bill gone up so much?
Parts of Transmission Gully in need of resurfacing
Major resurfacing work on one of Wellington's most crucial transport links begins today, three years after the road was completed. NZTA's Regional Manager for the lower North Island and upper South… Audio
Experts call for nationwide mental health response team
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a single, nationwide mental health crisis response system -- after 35-thousand people sought help last year. Commission's Chief Executive… Audio
Paying over the odds for our four-lane highways
The figures keep blowing up when it comes to paying for our Roads of National Significance, and critics say some of the justifications are shonky. Audio
Nelson Hospital's long-awaited ED upgrade finally complete
But the health minister says there remains a bed shortage, which the government is working to address.
Stiffer buildings could save billions in earthquake damage, researchers say
Canterbury University has done a large scale test on the sort of steel frame and concrete multistories common in New Zealand.
The push to restore power in 'apocalyptic' Southland
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on 23 October.
Wellington reservoir pulled offline due to lizard
Wellington Water says the Maupuia Reservoir has been isolated from the network and drinking water supply is now being supplied from an alternative local reservoir.
Rates could go up for properties that get new granny flats
Rates could be raised for properties with granny flats, an economist says, after new rules were passed allowing people to build structures up to 70 square metres in their yards.
New flood map reveals the areas most at risk - now and in future
A third of the population in some regions is already exposed to a major danger, along with $235 billion of property. Audio
Watch: 110-tonne machine makes tunnel breakthrough
A significant milestone has been reached in the Mt Messenger Bypass. Audio
Far North District Council ordered to intervene in Kāeo's private water supply
New Zealand's national water authority has for the first time ordered a council to intervene in a private water supply it says is failing to address basic safety concerns.
