Infrastructure
NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage
A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other work.
Electricity prices rise at fastest rate since the 1980s
Annual electricity prices have risen at their fastest rate since the late 1980s, pushing inflation to 3 percent. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch Manager, Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Challenges loom as parts of NZ start 'hyper-ageing' - report
A new report calls for urgent action to prepare infrastructure, housing and healthcare for the country's rapidly ageing population.
Tāwhaki aerospace centre pivots from rocket launches to flying cars
It has laid out how a four-person taxi drone flying at up to 250km/h could travel 60-80 percent faster than driving as well as cut down on traffic jams.
Calls for more testing of water at camping grounds
The father of a girl who was hospitalised after drinking contaminated water on a school camp wants more testing of campground water. John Warwick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fixing storm-damaged roads in Ruapehu could cost millions
The district, as well as areas like Waitomo and Awakino, are in clean-up mode.
Controversial New Plymouth cycleway 'Tim Tam Alley' could be in firing line
New mayor Max Brough has signalled he wants to remove the cycleway nicknamed due to its resemblance of the popular biscuit.
Adaptation Futures Conference takes place in Christchurch
Former mayor among speakers at climate change conference in Christchurch. RNZ's Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour. Audio
Why chip seal beats out asphalt for road maintenance
Asphalt is great for roads that had a lot of trucks and a strong base - but that's not your average suburban street. Audio
Waikato, Bay of Plenty summer road maintenance programmes begin
Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports on changes to roading surfaces across Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Audio
Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double
The bridge needs a new paint job, as its original coating - from 1969 - reaches the end of its designed life.
'Reckless behaviour': Cell phone tower destroyed in possible arson
One NZ says the cell site has been destroyed in a $100,000 fire and it will take a month to rebuild it.
Waitaki District Council's standalone water services plan rejected by DIA
Department of Internal Affairs officials have ordered the council to carry out a full review of the district's water assets or face ministerial intervention.
South Island's biggest joint council water company approved
The new entity called Southern Waters will take over drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across the three districts from July 2027, under the government's Local Water Done Well…
Why the results of a new housing survey might surprise you
The Urban Advisory's New Zealand Housing Survey reveals that more of us are interested in co-housing, residential co-operatives and shared ownership models. In short, when it comes to our homes, we… Audio
Waikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of term
Waikato schools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon. Audio
