Infrastructure
Port of Tauranga profits fall $25m
The country's biggest port has reported a weaker profit as cargo volumes fell but said it's had an improvement in the second half of the year.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 August
On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 August
On today's episode, Winstone Pulp International announced on Tuesday it will shut down its Tangiwai and Karioi sawmills amid skyrocketing power prices, causing more than 200 job losses, a leaked… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August 2024
On today's episode, water tankers cannot be sent to areas of central Wellington who have no water, because authorities don't know how far the outage will spread, more than 600 political leaders from… Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
Work to restore ChristChurch Cathedral is over - for now. Audio
Delays for vital electrical services upgrade at Wellington Hospital
The main hospital in Newtown scored worst for its site-wide electrical infrastructure out of 30 hospitals.
'Locked out': Pipeline protesters met with cameras, fencing
A protest at the edge of a sacred Rotorua lake is back - now under the eye of $3000 council cameras.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 August
On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins us, Dr… Audio
Down the drain: Millions spent on fixing hospital pipes, and more to come
Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled hot water pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital but "considerable risk of failure" remains.
Learning on the job: What the PM will take away from a day in Sydney
Analysis - Luxon says he wants to get things back on track. But how does that align with the government's cancelling of infrastructure projects, asks Lillian Hanly.
Revealed: The shortest and longest distances between Auckland bus stops
If you think you have a long way to walk to your bus stop, spare a thought for residents of one area, who face a 25km gap. Audio
Bridge accessing wilderness trail to close abruptly over safety concerns
The Totara rail bridge is used as a pedestrian and cycleway access for the popular West Coast Wilderness trail.
Auckland Council using AI-driven cameras for stormwater management
Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health minister backtracks on plans for Nelson Hospital rebuild
Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio
Why is a bridge taller than the Eiffel Tower a game-changer for India?
The world's highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country by train for the first time.
Structural engineer on Wellington Girls' College buildings
A structural engineer says he would rather his children learn in a potentially earthquake-prone building, than have their education disrupted. President of the Structural Engineering Society Nic… Audio
Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
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Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley discuss the potential impacts of the gas shortage, making the most of leftovers, and the non-fiction books that… Audio
