Infrastructure

The government has sunk plans to station an open ocean tug in the strait long term.

The budget for the Mt Messenger Bypass has climbed up in costs from $365 million to nearly $600m.

The New Plymouth District Council is replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes.

The area in the capital's CBD is in need of work, but the project has to be realistic and affordable, the mayor says. Audio

The leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.

The costings have been revealed for the project which will see two new ships sail into New Zealand. Audio

Peters says taxpayers have saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want.

Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio

A water industry research group found wet wipes contribute to 94 percent of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom.

Residents claim they have had no running water for 30 days.

Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.

Heavy rain hit last month when the plant was operating at reduced capacity due to a major upgrade leading to a spike in nitrogen levels.

Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.

The government has pledged $7 million to investigate the viability of moving a slip-prone section of a West Coast highway further inland.

Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.