Infrastructure

"The horse has already bolted. Those of us who choose not to drink fluoridated water have already figured out what we have to do."

A new plan has been hatched to try to resolve a years-long fight to protect native fish at Transmission Gully.

For more than two years, locals have faced long detours on rough roads, isolation from friends and family, and higher transport costs. Audio

Those on Auckland's waterfront say they are cautiously optimistic about Wynyard Crossing Bridge being operational again.

The pedestrian drawbridge has malfunctioned twice since re-opening on Friday.

It comes after about 650 households were issued a do-not-drink notice due to nitrate levels.

A leaked report authored by the government's expert ministerial advisory group warns the Aratere should be retired as early as next year.

Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031.

The bridge, a "critical" connection to many businesses, was stuck in the upright position for much of 2024.

The land on which Kaitāia Airport sits will be returned to Ngāi Takoto under the agreement, RNZ understands.

It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.

Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio

Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".

The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.

After more than 40 years weathering storms, snow, glaring sun and gale-force winds, Pouākai Hut is being swapped out.

The Ava Rail bridge will be closed for cyclists and walkers from February 24 next year.