Infrastructure
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
The delicate balance of bankrolling future highways
The figures keep blowing up when it comes to paying for the Roads of National Significance and critics say some of the justifications are shonky.
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.
NZTA urged to do more to improve resilience of Awakino Gorge
Massive slips on State Highway 3 road closed the road for days and it is still down to one lane in many places.
NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage
A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other work.
Electricity prices rise at fastest rate since the 1980s
Annual electricity prices have risen at their fastest rate since the late 1980s, pushing inflation to 3 percent. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch Manager, Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Challenges loom as parts of NZ start 'hyper-ageing' - report
A new report calls for urgent action to prepare infrastructure, housing and healthcare for the country's rapidly ageing population.
Tāwhaki aerospace centre pivots from rocket launches to flying cars
It has laid out how a four-person taxi drone flying at up to 250km/h could travel 60-80 percent faster than driving as well as cut down on traffic jams.
