Building
Private healthcare industry in building boom
The burgeoning private healthcare industry claims its current building boom will take pressure off the public system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Fit for royalty - West Auckland mansion once owned by the Queen sold
A mansion owned by royalty, and one of New Zealand's most viewed homes, the historic Clark House in Auckland's Hobsonville, has finally been sold.
SkyCity blames Fletcher Construction as convention centre delayed
Chief executive Jason Walbridge says delays by the contractor mean SkyCity does not expect to commence its own commissioning and operational activities at the NZICC until the second half of 2025.
Wellington builders hopeful for 2025
Builders affected by the economic downturn went from turning away work, to fighting for scraps. Mary Argue has more. Audio
Doctors union on govt plans for new Dunedin hospital
The senior doctors' union is frustrated the government won't say which departments at Dunedin Hospital will have fewer beds under the new plan, unveiled last week. Association of Salaried Medical… Audio
Iconic Te Tii Marae wharenui reopens
A dawn ceremony was hosted by mana whenua Ngāti Rāhiri and Ngāti Kawa who welcomed iwi leaders, politicians and the masses. Audio
Iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae reopens
The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The historic stadium that could become an economic saviour
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident… Audio
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Mitre 10 to take over central Wellington Warehouse site
Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Chateau Tongariro hotel could be thrown a lifeline
The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. Whakapapa Holdings director Tom Elworthy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Wellington's Reading Cinemas may reopen in 2026 after new deal
New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says the... Audio
Wellingtonians hopeful for abandoned cinema site
A bowling alley? Mini-golf? Or a post office? These are some of their ideas for the Reading Cinema redevelopment. Audio
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Structural engineer on difficulty of rescuing quake survivors
A structural engineer is warning it may be too difficult to rescue some of the earthquake survivors still trapped in Vanuatu's badly damaged buildings. Nicolas Brooke spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The tiny town being bowled for progress
"It's the transition of farmland and 10-acre blocks into high density, urban living," a local councillor says as a town turns into a city.
