Infrastructure
Brain drain claim as engineers quit NZ over stalled infrastructure work
Hundreds of engineers are losing their jobs and leaving our shores due to infrastructure project delays, creating "significant" risk to our nation's development, says the head of New Zealand's…
Government unit moves focus from natural disasters to cyber security
After two years of major damage from storms, a key government unit has made an abrupt change to focus on cyber security over and above natural disasters.
Wellington City Council reveals Golden Mile design
Wellington City Council has revealed the final design for the Golden Mile upgrade on Courtenay Place, but a contractor for most of the project has not yet been hired. Nick James reports. Audio
Wānaka McDonalds opponents fear consenting process overhaul
"Whatever iteration it becomes next, I hope we do take into account what communities around New Zealand want," campaigners say. Audio
No changes to backup power supply two years after Cyclone Gabrielle
Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, what is the state of the backup power supply at all the cellphone towers that went dark that night? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Pipe bursts, pavement closes on central Wellington road
Wellington Water said crews were still investigating what caused the burst.
Funding a good death
Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities. Audio
Motu Move transport finally on the horizon
It's taken long time but finally there will be one card to rule them all - bus and public transport services that is. Motu Move is a contactless fare payment system which will eventually be able to be… Audio
Water Bill makes the government 'the evil penguin' - Hamilton councillor
A Hamilton councillor says the government's Local Government Water Services Bill has failed at providing local authorities with any certainty when it comes to water, and left them feeling like an…
Failing bridge closes in Whanganui
The district council has closed Wakefield Street Bridge in Whanganui East because of safety concerns, with a significant number of wooden beams showing "considerable decay".
Marlborough's 100-year bridge
A temporary bridge that was "rattling" more by the day has been retired, and a new bridge should be future proofed for the next 100 years.
Southland resident on road going back to gravel
Residents of Crooked, Waterloo, and Wilanda Downs roads are awaiting a decision by the Southland District council - which has already been delayed on whether their roads will be turned back into… Audio
Three sealed roads may return to gravel in Southland
Three currently sealed roads in Southland could be turned back into gravel roads because of what the council says is a lack of funding from NZTA. Southland Mayor Rob Scott spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Will your phone survive the 3G apocalypse?
Many of us have already moved to 4G and 5G, but tech experts warn the impact of shutting down 3G will be larger than people think. Audio
Goodbye 3G
New Zealand's 3G network will be retired at the end of the year , making room for more advanced technologies like 4G and 5G. Launching in 2006, 3G revolutionised communication, allowing users to make… Audio
Mt Messenger Bypass tunneling begins
Tunnelling has begun at the $280 million Te Ara o Te Ata - Mt Messenger Bypass project in North Taranaki.
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens after 24 years
The Waimea Community Dam finally opened on Friday and served as an example of the country's challenges in delivering large infrastructure projects.
'Sick of looking at it': Scott Point locals seethe at road delays
Residents in the West Auckland neighbourhood, frustrated by AT taking two months to paint a road, took matters into their own hands.
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Audio
Fast-track regime opens, conveners for expert panels appointed
The government's fast-track infrastructure regime is underway, and it has appointed conveners to set up expert panels.
