Infrastructure
Finding out how old New Zealand's infrastructure really is
New Zealand's Infrastructure Commission has looked back over 150 years of public construction to remind people how old some of our buildings and roads actually are. Audio
No contracts signed yet for demolition of controversial Wellington bridge - mayor
Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11th September 2025
In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Audio
Residents demand action on clogged rail crossing left off upgrade list
The crossing that brings a West Auckland suburb to a halt every time a train comes through is now an election issue.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
Christchurch suburb Halswell overlooked for new footpaths
A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Authorities recommend doing 'absolute minimum' to fix Auckland hospital
Documents show the decision could lead to critical assets failing, resulting in patient harm.
Willis shoots down Ashburton candidate's roading promise
Jeff Ryan has been promising to push the government to keep road user charges in the region of origin.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4th September 2025
In today's episode, Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon; A planned law change will mean people who've been living in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
Local Government Minister on Local Water Done Well
In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the country were mandated by the government to submit their water service delivery plan by Wednesday. Minister for Local Government Simon… Audio
Thames Coromandel council shunted from water deal with Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
A last-minute collapse of a joint plan between Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty and Thames Coromandel councils saw the Thames district shunted from the water service deal. Thames Coromandel deputy… Audio
'Unprecedented response': Council weighs pros, cons on Cape Palliser road closure
South Wairarapa District Council has received more than 3500 submissions, with 80 percent opposed to the bylaw. Audio
Controversial hydro scheme plan submitted under fast-track legislation
A West Coast lines company has applied to fast track its plans to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River.
City to Sea bridge demolition could be days away
Work to demolish Wellington's iconic could begin before the end of the week.
Fears as hundreds of bridges near a century old
Thirty-nine bridges on the state highway network are already older than 100 - by 2030, that number will be 260. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Watercare to spend $500 million fixing Auckland's leaky pipes
Watercare is spending $500 million to patch up Auckland's leaky water infrastructure over the next 18 months. Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dodgy Auckland footpaths finally being fixed
It's taken 10 years, but the dangerous, cracked footpaths in the West Auckland community of Titirangi are being fixed.
Tauranga port boss fumes over expansion delays as net profit soars
Its chairperson says the economy is missing out on millions of dollars because of delays in getting approval for its expansion.
