Infrastructure
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
NZTA is pumping the brakes and reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Audio
'Worse than Covid': Businesses bemoan shops barricaded by roadworks
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Audio
Businesses suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for months
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Shop owners in the suburb of Grey Lynn say they've been struggling to stay afloat… Audio
Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years
The facility was shut three years ago, after detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems.
Opening of Christchurch multisport aquatic centre 'Parakiore' looms
The long-delayed $500m complex will host Special Olympics events before its official 17 December launch.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Audio
Testing, testing and more testing for the country's biggest transport job
The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor.
Finish line in sight for CRL
The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor. Audio
KiwiRail chair warns director's conflicts of interest are affecting board efficiency
During a scrutiny week hearing, Suzanne Tindal said management of the issues resulted in O'Donnell having to recuse himself from "a number of items on the board agenda".
Boil water notice issued for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi
People in three Far North towns have been warned to boil their tap water before drinking or cooking with it.
Rotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High Court
The Rotokākahi Board of Control has aired its grievances at the High Court in Rotorua about the process to install a sewerage pipeline near a sacred lake. Rotorua Lakes Council's...
Calls for govt to abandon plans to subsidise LNG terminal
An open letter signed by 20 climate advocate organisations is calling on the Government to abandon any plans to subsidise the construction of a liquified natural gas import terminal. Alva Feldmeier… Audio
'24-7 every day of the year' - Who runs Auckland's traffic?
Explainer - It looks like Mission Control, but it's actually where traffic for Auckland and much of the North Island is managed. Video, Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Patrick Phelps, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lynda Hallinan and Patrick Phelps. First up, nothing to see here says the top brass at police, over claims of systematic bias and culture… Audio
New ferry details surface in briefings to MPs but final cost remains unknown
The replacement Interislanders will be diesel hybrids, more manoeuvrable, and save on certain operator costs, Ferry Holdings has told select committee.
Critics launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel
Green MPs and former and current councillors spoke out against the project, saying it's too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. Audio
Auckland transport networks prepare for opening of IKEA
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Infrastructure Commission suggests phased approach to building new highways
MPs have voiced concerns at the affordability of the government's Roads of National Significance project at the start of Scrutiny Week.
Second Marlborough swimming hole falls to flood damage
A second popular swimming spot in Marlborough will be closed this summer, due to flood repair works.
Aucklanders oppose fortnightly bin collection
Public consultation on Auckland Council's proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections shows 78% of submitters opposed the trial. General manager for waste solutions, Justine… Audio
