Infrastructure
Demand increasing for land unaffected by water infrastructure constraints
An economist says it could push up prices in the Auckland's central suburbs.
Transpower warns NZ could face power shortages next winter
The national grid operator had expected that demand would exceed supply by 2030, but its latest assessment says that could now happen in 2026. Transpower chief executive James Kilty spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. The trio discuss why Cantabrians still love the car. After all the Guinea Pig chat on yesterday's Guinea Pig… Audio
'$3 billion' Otago inland port proposal revealed
Construction giant Calder Stewart says it will boost the region's export capacity and create hundreds of jobs.
The platform on sticks that's a precursor to a new harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitematā Harbour. The Detail investigates.
Tama Toki: Bringing the energy to Great Barrier Island
Entrepreneur Tama Toki's new venture Aotea Energy is solar energy project for rural communities on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. Video, Audio
Drilling for Auckland's mythical harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitemata Harbour. The Detail investigates. Audio
Problem-plagued Far North water scheme to be reviewed
Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.
Inside the new office building Tauranga City Council is paying $91.9m to lease
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.
Watch: A first look at the North Island's long-awaited new highway
Most of the tarseal is down, many of the barriers are up, and there's fresh paint lining the route.
'Auckland is falling behind': Deloitte CEO says after survey
The countries biggest city is not performing on the global stage like it should, a new survey by Deloitte shows. Audio
Kiwirail reveals $500 million spent on axed Cook Strait ferry project
The costs included procurement and design of the replacements, terminals design and consenting, and early construction work.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Taranaki councils seek feedback on combined water proposal
The New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils want to form a single council-controlled organisation to handle water deliver across their regions.
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of… Audio
Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
Platform above Fiordland's Marian Creek track being rebuilt
It comes after 10yo Australian girl Tegan Chen died after slipping on rocks into Marian Creek in January 2024.
