Infrastructure
'Get more out of a Toyota than a Ferrari' - Update on Cook Strait ferries due
It hasn't been plain sailing for the Interislander, but the government will announce plans for the ferries' future any day now.
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait
It hasn't been clear sailing for the Interislander, but any day the government will announce plans for the ferries' future. Audio
Wellington Water aiming to install 135,000 meters within next six years
The region's water use is higher than Auckland's - and almost twice that allowed in the UK and Copenhagen.
Transport Agency to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
SH1 Auckland to Whangārei will be four-lanes the whole way, built through three back-to-back PPPs.
Wellington Councillor hopes to save City to Sea Bridge
A Wellington city councillor has plans to try save a central city bridge at a meeting on Thursday which will decide its fate. City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Six days without power: Plans for solar storm hitting NZ revealed
The odds of extreme 'space weather' hitting are slim, but it could be catastrophic if it did. Audio
How to check if your hospital's fire detection up to scratch
New Zealanders can now see for themselves if their nearest hospital has old fire detection or dodgy electrical systems. Audio
Report into hospital infrastructure exposes those with issues
Do you want to know if the nearest big hospital to you has had or still has dodgy fire, water, electrical or medical gas systems? RNZ has unearthed the main report into all the vital systems. Phil… Audio
Southern town's do not drink water notice may last months
About 650 households have been encouraged to make use of provided water tanks due rising levels of nitrate in their drinking water.
Odour neutralisers at Seaview wastewater plant to be paused
Odour neutralisers at a Lower Hutt wastewater treatment plant are scheduled to be shutdown in an experiment to gauge their effectiveness. Wellington Water general manager Jeremy McKibbin spoke to… Audio
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
BusinessDesk senior correspondent, Dileepa Fonseka. Audio
Independent retail does 'not make financial sense' - power company
A power company warns it will be difficult for smaller retailers to continue operating without changes to the gentailer model.
South Canterbury town asked not to drink tap water
A do-not-drink notice has been issued for residents of Waimate, after nitrate levels in the water supply breached acceptable limits.
NZ lagging in supportive solar policy
Experts and industry professionals are calling for rooftop solar policy changes in the wake of the announcement of the closure of SolarZero. Audio
City Rail Link: French executives to fly to NZ as officials raise concerns over costs
French executives will be flying to New Zealand to discuss the timing and budget of the Auckland City Rail project after concerns from officials about its deadline.
Napier restricts water use as demand outstrips supply
Level three water restrictions are now in place in Napier due to heavy water use amid a dry spell of weather, the council says.
SH6 from Haast to re-open following storm damage
The main highway along the West Coast will open overnight from Friday following safety checks.
Treasury's scathing assessment of major project planning
The Government has been handed a grim warning as it struggles with how to pay for billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals, courthouses and water projects. Audio
Govt handed warning from Treasury over infrastructure spending
The Government has been handed a grim Treasury warning as it calculates how it will cover billions of dollars worth of plans to fix roads, hospitals and water projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris… Audio
