Infrastructure
Should we be rethinking how we rebuild after storms?
The floods keep coming, and we keep rebuilding. Is there a better way to cope with increasing numbers of infrastructure-wrecking storms?
Changing our disaster focus
The floods keep coming, and we keep rebuilding. Is there a better way to cope with increasing numbers of infrastructure-wrecking storms? Audio
Cliff erosion leads to $2m project to protect main sewer pipe
After 15 years monitoring the cliff as it got worse, a $2m project has now begun to protect the pipe that carries all of Upper Hutt's sewage south.
Gore industrial hub gets government loan
The government is loaning $3.1 million to help build an industrial hub near Gore.
Auckland councillors in the dark over government's housing rethink
The coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback - but the mayor and councillors know nothing about it.
First oil, gas bid since end of offshore ban under consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Lyttelton beaches safe to swim at again after sewage overflow
There was a sewage leak last week in Corsair Bay when a septic tank overflowed after bottles were flushed down public toilets.
Bluebridge apology after ferry overbooked
Monday evening's sailing of the beleaguered Connemara ferry from Wellington to Picton is scheduled to go ahead.
Train tracks, lines ripped up at Wellington's Melling station
The station closed for three years on Christmas Eve, as part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure project.
Warning tolls on existing roads 'double-dipping' motorists
The bill would allow tolls on roads that may benefit from newer projects in the same corridor.
How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors
Behind the postcard-perfect scenery of glaciers, steep cliffs and waterfalls lies a high-stakes operation to keep the road open and safe no matter the weather. Video
The bridge that takes 12 years to repaint
RNZ caught up with NZTA's manager of maintenance and operations to find out the latest progress and challenges with the Auckland's Harbour Bridge project.
End of the line for Melling train station
The iconic station would close for about 36 months.
Light rail must become Auckland's long-term transport plan - advocate
The multibillion-dollar project was scrapped by the coalition in early 2024.
Xmas miracle: Far North town gets running water for first time in months
Residents of Kāeo have lived under a boil-water notice for more than 10 years, but in October the water stopped completely.
New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
A mega ministry merger to rule them all
Dr Tim Welch is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss the new mega ministry. Audio
First mining project gains fast-track approval
Waihī North extension of OceanaGold's Waihī mine has gained approval.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
In part two, Waikato Regional Council has voted to keep Auckland to Hamilton passenger train, Te Huia, chugging along. Public Transport Users Association coordinator Jon Reeves is over the moon. Audio
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already been built in New Zealand, this is the first one… Audio
