Development
Auckland housing increasingly vulnerable to fires, firefighters say
Firefighters have warned Auckland Council the city's rapid growth means they sometimes run low on water to put out fires.
Rotorua industrial park promises room for growth
The development of a 13ha block of former forestry land has been announced for a city Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says is "bursting at the seams".
Public to have say on Greater Christchurch's growth draft plan
With the area's population expected to double in the next 60 years, the plan aims to ensure future developments provide more affordable housing and fewer emissions.
Historian Paul Moon on Auckland through the 20th century
It's the city most Kiwis love to hate - the hulking, humid, heaving hub of Auckland. How did it go from being on a relatively equal footing with Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin in the early 19th… Audio
Buying land now for use decades later needed to keep costs down - Commission
The current "wait and see" approach meant valuable infrastructure is not being built as land is already being used or too expensive to purchase by the time it was needed.
New Dunedin Hospital details funding after earlier budget cuts
The government's added another $10 million the new Dunedin Hospital development, but that does not guarantee any more patient beds or operating theatres.
But it comes with a commitment. The Health… Video, Audio
Labour shortages, inflation pressures put squeeze on construction companies
There are signs greater distress could be on the way for the construction sector, with margins tightening and project cancellations on the rise.
Company liquidation may further delay Christchurch sports facility project
Ōtākaro Limited says there may be further disruption to a Christchurch anchor project because a subcontractor has gone into liquidation.
Nicky Long: Designing space for people who are deaf and hearing impaired
Australia's first purpose-built office space designed by the Deaf, for the Deaf has just opened in Melbourne. The office is home to Expression Australia, which is the Deaf and Hard of Hearing… Audio
Child sexual abuse can double risk of problems in adulthood - NZ-based study
A study of 937 people over many years shows victims of child sexual abuse are likely to suffer from multiple problems in later life.
Children's wellbeing: How to help them feel safe and supported
Dr Jean Annan is an educational psychologist and has worked as a university lecturer, researcher and a teacher. Her new book is '7 Dimensions: Children's Emotional Well-being' which is a simple… Audio
Calming the Storm - talking to kids about Gabrielle
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many parents are facing a loss of home or livelihood or, at the every least, a massive cleanup. So what do you say to children about all of this ? Katy Gosset takes a… Audio
Episode 6: Together, Apart
As Fiji/Samoa play at the Pacific Nations Cup, rugby bosses say they're trying to close the gap between the top nations and the Pacific. A new generation of Pasifika are ready to sit at the table. Audio
Episode 5: Women’s Rugby in the Pacific: Challenges? Did You Say Challenges?
Pasifika women want to play the game they love, but they're fighting for even fewer resources than their male counterparts. They're also battling to change traditional mindsets about women in rugby. Audio
First Person: Talei Anderson
Sports journalist, Talei Anderson, remembers her first glimpse of women's rugby and explains why, for female players, the challenge on the field is only half the battle.
Episode 4: Fiji: Politics, Performance, and Power
Fijian rugby is doing better than its island neighbours but within World Rugby vast disaparites still exist between playing nations. Audio
Episode 3: Samoa: Culture and Connection
"We don't get the resources the big nations get." In Samoa even the school kids know the score. Has inequality become normalised? Audio
First Person: John Daniell
Journalist and former professional rugby player, John Daniell, explains the 'hook' that prompted him to take a closer look at Pacific rugby.
Episode 1: Mana Moana!
Pasifika players have brought so much to the game of rugby - what have they got in return? Audio
First Person: James Nokise
Rugby fan and comedian James Nokise explains how he came to take a more serious look at the state of Pacific rugby.
