Development
Is this the next boom town for retirees?
The village has a permanent population of around 700 people, plus holiday homes, but it can swell up to 10,000 people during busy weekends.
The birth of a city
Developers are moving at pace to turn the south Auckland township of Drury into our next city. Audio
The case for COPs (even this one)
Pacific Island nations and other vulnerable countries don't have a voice at the G20, but they make themselves heard at climate summits.
'Get on with it' - Wellington councillor publicly scolds colleagues
Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us".
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s marine precinct sale $4m below value
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination".
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
Rail industry looks to rebuild passenger trust
The rail industry is trying to manage a crisis in trust and reliability as major works continue. At a conference of industry heads in Auckland, there's excitement around completing a rail rebuild and… Audio
Villagers win subdivision fight against prominent wine grower
It started with a subdivison in a small alpine village. But when one landowner and his family tried to subdivide it further, a protracted legal battle began,
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Tauranga council elections put spotlight on taller buildings plan
Mount Business Association has invited all mayoral and council candidates to a meeting to inform voters on their position. Audio
We are the unsung heroes of power generation
Energy experts doubt New Zealand will ever get to 100 percent renewable, and say incentives and rewards are the answer to bridging the gap Audio
Preview: 2024 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Dan Slevin previews three documentaries in this always intriguing interrogation of our built and manufactured environment. Video
Christ Church Cathedral needs $30 million lifeline for rebuild
Christchurch's Cathedral Square will become a wasteland if a $30 million lifeline can't be found for the church's rebuild.
That's the view of Mark Stewart, the chair of the Christchurch Cathedral… Audio
Dunedin prepares for growth
Dunedin is preparing to grow, with a plan for more housing developments and industrial land, and a more sustainable future.
The draft Future Development Strategy proposes how and where Dunedin should… Audio
Hopes new interactive art installation will refresh 'dangerous space'
Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.
Saving South Dunedin from going under
South Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most densely populated areas but it is also one of the lowest lying. Coming up with ways to save it from repeated flooding is becoming urgent. Audio
'He's just lazy': What not to say about a child's speech and
Speech and Language Therapist Christian Wright on what NOT to say to parents concerned about their child's speech and language development. And he'll share strategies for dealing with these questions… Audio
Connecting parenting, Lael Stone's approach
Every parent says they want their kids to feel loved, but in the middle of a meltdown or after being told no to lollies at the shops, kids don't always feel the love. Lael Stone is an Australian… Audio
Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport
Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want. Audio
Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment poses challenges at every turn
The man in charge of the Sarjeant Gallery earthquake strengthening and redevelopment project in Whanganui says it's been one of the most complex and challenging of his 40-year career.
More than a… Audio
