Infrastructure
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
Platform above Fiordland's Marian Creek track being rebuilt
It comes after 10yo Australian girl Tegan Chen died after slipping on rocks into Marian Creek in January 2024.
Broken wastewater pipe causes sinkhole
The council says contractors have secured the site and wastewater is being redirected to a nearby pump station.
Nuclear energy focal point of Aus election
Energy security is shaping up as one of the most controversial issues in the Australian Federal Election, with the Coalition proposing a radical plan for Australia to go Nuclear. Morning Report's… Audio
Minister for Rail Winston Peters on retiring Aratere ferry
KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Audio
KiwiRail to retire rail-enabled Aratere ferry
Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Audio
Rail freight less viable without Aratere, critics say
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.
Cuts to Dunedin ICU beds could cost lives: Doctor
A former Emergency Department head is warning that cutting ICU beds at the new Dunedin Hospital could cost lives. Former head of Dunedin's emergency department and former Southern District Health… Audio
Council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council deny staff pushed councillors towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
Wellington council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
New Manawatū Tararua Highway to open in June
The long-awaited new road replaces the old State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge, which closed in April 2017 due to slips.
Government exploring Northland-to-Auckland 'energy bridge'
Shane Jones says if the $2 million study proves it viable, it could turn Northland into a major power-exporting region and reduce prices nationally.
Spain and Portugal suffer mass power outages
A huge unexplained power cut took out electricity in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen is living in the southern Spanish town of Estepona, and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Information Center Cold Call
Once again Jesse tries to make a dreaded information center cold call. This is where we call a random information center somewhere in the country and try to stoke up a conversation. It could be a… Audio
Electric Cars that charge in 1. minutes and more
There's been a lot of news in the EV space recently: over the weekend the government announced they are replacing grant for EV charging infrastructure with 0% loans instead. New company Slate Auto… Audio
Officials still mulling over options for recreational use of Manawatū Gorge road
The section of State Highway 3 near Palmerston North was shut to traffic for good in 2017, after a series of massive slips.
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
Auckland councillor wants mayor to pressure government over building consents
The mayoral candidate says continuing to build on flood-prone land will be disastrous.
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
Boil water restrictions for Greymouth lifted
A boil water notice for Greymouth and the surrounding areas has been lifted, more than two weeks after it was put in place.
